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
De Cossío argued that dialogue is a better alternative for the US than coercion.
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Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Media pressure now takes the form of economic coercion rather than censorship.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Even without any coercion, people often choose to follow skilled or respected individuals because good leadership makes life easier for everyone.
—Thomas Morgan, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Now a committee is reviewing whether or not coercion played a role in her death.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
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Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Media pressure now takes the form of economic coercion rather than censorship.
—Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Even without any coercion, people often choose to follow skilled or respected individuals because good leadership makes life easier for everyone.
—Thomas Morgan, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Now a committee is reviewing whether or not coercion played a role in her death.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coercion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercion
Noun
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To transmit more power, there are two ways – either a larger hose (thicker cables and higher current) or higher pressure (higher voltage).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Around the same time, Southwest’s management came under pressure following an activist takeover by Elliott Investment Management.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Experts point to restricted access to advanced chips and limited capital as lingering constraints.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Shein says Iran may be stalling diplomatically to see whether Washington limits talks to nuclear issues while avoiding missile constraints.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Within a week, the compulsions disappeared.—
J. Aaron Sanders,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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James, not unlike his alcoholic father, is at the mercy of his compulsions.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fears of intimidation and impersonation Álvarez said the concerns stem from individuals allegedly posing as immigration agents in Dallas neighborhoods.—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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These measures are vital to maintain public trust, prevent voter intimidation, and ensure that our elections can be administered securely, fairly, and transparently.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But some experts on gun violence are still wary of endorsing the program.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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The film delves into young sisters’ lives shaped by ancestral violence and the lasting impact of abuse.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Coercion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercion. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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