Coercion: meaning, definitions and examples

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coercion

 

[ kษ™สŠหˆษœหสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

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

Synonyms

bullying, intimidation, pressure

Examples of usage

  • Police denied using coercion to obtain the information.
  • She argued that the confession had been obtained through coercion.
Context #2 | Noun

social

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

Synonyms

compulsion, constraint, duress

Examples of usage

  • Many workers feel that they are under constant coercion to work extra hours.
  • He resorted to coercion to get his way in the negotiation.
Context #3 | Noun

psychological

The use of force to control or influence someone's behavior or beliefs.

Synonyms

control, domination, manipulation

Examples of usage

  • The cult leader used coercion to manipulate his followers.
  • She felt the coercion of societal norms shaping her identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "coercion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coerรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฒเคชเฅเคฐเคฏเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwang

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemaksaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przymus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทๅˆถ (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coercition

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ coerciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์ œ (๊ฐ•์••)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูƒุฑุงู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกtlak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกtlak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบ่ฟซ (qiวŽngpรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prisila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvingun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัั‹ะผ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒซแƒฃแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™cburiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ coerciรณn

Etymology

The word 'coercion' originates from the Latin word 'coercere', which means 'to restrain, to control'. The concept of coercion has been prevalent throughout history, often associated with power dynamics and control mechanisms. In legal contexts, coercion is seen as a violation of individual rights, while in social and psychological contexts, it is linked to manipulation and pressure tactics.

See also: coerced, coercer, coercionist, uncoerced.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,966 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.