Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Coercion.
How to pronounce coercion:
US
Coercion - as a noun
The act of compelling by force of authority
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enforcement18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Using force to cause something to occur
Example: "Though pressed into rugby under compulsion i began to enjoy the game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compulsion16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causation11causing10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She claimed that the confession had been obtained through coercion."
"The company used coercion to make employees work overtime."
"He felt trapped in a relationship characterized by emotional coercion."
"The dictator ruled his country through fear and coercion."
"The investigator was accused of using coercion to extract false testimonies."
Word Game Points
Is COERCION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, coercion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COERCION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is COERCION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, coercion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOERCION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is COERCION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, coercion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOERCION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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