as in pressure
the use of power to impose one's will on another
a promise obtained by coercion is never binding
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Recent Examples of coercion
In Season 2, a young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Using a coaching position to promote Christianity amounts to unconstitutional religious coercion.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, Turley warns in his opinion column, any financial sanctions must be careful not to cross the line into coercion, which the Court has previously cautioned against.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Using a coaching position to promote Christianity amounts to unconstitutional religious coercion.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, Turley warns in his opinion column, any financial sanctions must be careful not to cross the line into coercion, which the Court has previously cautioned against.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercion
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Print this article The global denim industry will have to navigate the complexities of sustainability, innovation, and economic pressures in 2025.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
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Technology takes center stage as the primary driver of higher spending; about 70% of bankers plan to bolster their tech budgets to meet evolving customer expectations and address competitive pressures.Paul Davis, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Specifying constraints, such as available time or financial limitations, tailors the plan to fit within realistic parameters.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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There is no time constraint, so no need to rush things.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Freedom refers to the absence of the initiation of physical force, the absence of compulsion and coercion.Brian P Simpson, Orange County Register, 7 Jan. 2025
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This magical compulsion forces Ella to obey any command given to her, no matter how harmful or absurd, and Ella’s cruel stepmother Dame Olga (Joanna Lumley) and wicked stepsisters Hattie (Lucy Punch) and Olive (Jennifer Higham) constantly take advantage.Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Online, foreign terror organizations and supporter groups had released multiple videos calling for violence during the winter holidays, specifically New Year's celebrations, the bulletin said.Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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But one type of violence that has not declined is the lynching of ordinary Muslims.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Coercion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercion. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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