coercion — the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɜːrʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's coercion tactics include hiding the Wi-Fi password until I clean my room.
- The contract was signed under coercion and is therefore invalid.
- The boss's coercion to work overtime felt like emotional blackmail.
coercion
NOUN[/koʊˈɜːrʃən/]
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
Boss forcing employee through threats
Coercion drowns assertion through forced immersion
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'coercere' meaning 'to restrain or confine', composed of 'co-' (together) and 'arcere' (to enclose or shut in). The word entered English through Old French 'coercion' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
co- (together) + -erce (to restrain/confine, from Latin arcere) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or state) = coercion
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📝Examples
“My mom's coercion tactics include hiding the Wi-Fi password until I clean my room.”
“The contract was signed under coercion and is therefore invalid.”
“The boss's coercion to work overtime felt like emotional blackmail.”
“Using chocolate as coercion, she finally got her dog to sit.”
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