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coercion

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. coercion
2. extortion

This noun and する verb means to force or coerce someone into doing something against their will. It is stronger than simply asking or pressuring, and it often appears in legal or serious social contexts involving abuse of power.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That silence was born out of pressure from the people around him.

Sentence 2

Were you threatened with a lower performance review if you refused?

Sentence 3

He claims it was consensual and denied any coercion.

Sentence 4

Why are you pressuring the victim into settling?

Sentence 5

Forcing an apology in front of everyone like this — isn't that going to backfire?