coercion

Definitions

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

The action or process of compelling someone to an involuntary act or choice.

Examples

The contract was signed under coercion, so it was declared legally void by the judge.

The government used economic coercion to force the smaller nation to comply with their trade demands.

Synonyms

compulsion force duress pressure intimidation constraint enforcement

Antonyms

persuasion consent volition agreement freedom choice encouragement