Coercion

/koʊˈɜrʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The defendant argued that his confession was obtained through coercion.

The action of making someone do something against their will, typically by the use of intimidation or threats.

The employee filed a complaint alleging coercion from her manager.

The use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.

Coercion is often used in situations where individuals feel powerless.

The act of forcing someone to act in an involuntary manner.

Legal experts are concerned about the potential for coercion in contract negotiations.

A method of control that limits the freedom of choice.

He believed that the coercion he experienced was a violation of his rights.

Latin 'coercere', meaning 'to restrain' or 'to confine'.

coercive control

A pattern of behavior in an intimate relationship that is used to exert power and control over another.

coercive measures

Actions taken to force someone to comply with demands.

compulsion

The action or state of forcing or being forced to do something.

duress

Threats or violence used to coerce someone into doing something.

Pressure tactics

His pressure tactics were a form of coercion.

Heavy-handed approach

The heavy-handed approach of the manager led to claims of coercion.