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COERCION Antonyms

5 antonyms for coercion. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For COERCION

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
coaxing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• flattery designed to gain favor

adjective satellite

• pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

encouragement

noun

n

noun

• the expression of approval and support

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• the feeling of being encouraged

influence

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

• causing something without any direct or apparent effort

• a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

• the effect of one thing (or person) on another

• one having power to influence another

verb

• have and exert influence or effect

• shape or influence; give direction to

• induce into action by using one's charm

persuasion

noun

n

noun

• the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

• a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

suggestion

noun

n

noun

• an idea that is suggested

• a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

• a just detectable amount

• persuasion formulated as a suggestion

• the sequential mental process in which one thought leads to another by association

• the act of inducing hypnosis

Alternatives for COAXING

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for ENCOURAGEMENT

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Alternatives for INFLUENCE

Words (7)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for PERSUASION

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Alternatives for SUGGESTION

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