Synonyms for coercion
koʊˈɜr ʃənco·er·cion

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1. coercionnoun

   the act of compelling by force of authority

   Synonyms:
   compulsion

2. compulsion, coercionnoun

   using force to cause something to occur

   "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion"

   Synonyms:
   irresistible impulse, obsession, compulsion

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1. • Causing
   • Enforcement

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1. coercionnoun

   Synonyms:
   restraint, check, curb

2. coercionnoun

   Synonyms:
   compulsion, constraint

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1. coercionnoun

   Synonyms:
   compulsion, restraint, force, repression, constraint

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1. List of paraphrases for "coercion":

   duress, compulsion, coercive, constraint, restraint, coercing, pressure, stress, enforcement, oppression

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How to use coercion in a sentence?

1. Ron DeSantis:

   We need to stop bossing people around, we've got to stop the coercion. We've got to stop browbeating people.

2. Ann Wang/Reuters Taiwan:

   The Chinese leadership might adopt a strategy of diplomatic isolation, gray zone pressure, or economic coercion against Taiwan.

3. Albert Einstein:

   It is in fact nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curious of inquiry. It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty.

4. Federica Mogherini:

   We oppose any attempt to assert territorial or maritime claims through the use of intimidation, coercion, force or any unilateral actions which would cause further friction.

5. Daniel Kritenbrink:

   We have an enduring interest in seeing territorial and maritime disputes in the Asia Pacific, including in the South China Sea, resolved peacefully, without coercion and in a manner that is consistent with international law.