coercion | Definition of coercion

Synonyms and Antonyms of coercion

the use of power to impose one's will on another

a promise obtained by coercion is never binding

Synonyms of coercion

arm-twisting, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure

Words Related to coercion

browbeating, bulldozing, bullying

fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence

squeeze, squeeze play

might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength

hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness

Near Antonyms of coercion

agreement, approval, consent, permission

convincing, persuasion, reason, suasion