Synonyms for coercion

Grammar : Noun

Spell : koh-ur-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : koʊˈɜr ʃən

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Définition of coercion

Origin : early 15c., from Old French cohercion (Modern French coercion), from Medieval Latin coercionem, from Latin coerctionem, earlier coercitionem, noun of action from past participle stem of coercere (see coerce).

noun compulsion, pressure

Example sentences :

The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Coercion first annihilates the understanding of its victim, and then of him who adopts it.
Extract from : « Shelley, Godwin and Their Circle » by H. N. Brailsford

"It was a bargain of coercion, Monsieur," she answered attempting to brazen it out.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini

I wouldn't be surprised if he wouldn't bring in a coercion bill at any minute.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

I told you the means of coercion in my power, and pledged myself to use them.
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Perhaps Mr. Balfour was tired of the monotony of five years of coercion.
Extract from : « Home Rule » by Harold Spender

Men are apt to believe that crime and coercion are inevitably associated.
Extract from : « Lord George Bentinck » by Benjamin Disraeli

To Camden there appeared to be only one means of cure, coercion.
Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose

It is, apparently, the 221most primary application of force or coercion.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

The coercion of this arrangement for many persons must become intolerable.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

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