coercion
Day 13Level 2koh-UR-shuhn
force
use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance
Part of Speech: noun
Synonyms:
intimidation, duress
Example Sentence:
Mr. Williams denied that he was under any threat, pressure or coercion, and said he was aware of the consequences of making a false statement.
Related Words
admonitory
Day 13containing warning
ad-MON-i-tawr-ee
containing warning
aerie
Day 13nest of a bird
AYR-ee
nest of a bird; an elevated dwelling
affected
Day 13artificial
uh-FEHK-tihd
changed in an artificial way; phony
ail
Day 13cause trouble
eyl
to cause pain or trouble to; to be ill
apt
Day 13suitable
apt
suitable; unusually intelligent
articulate
Day 13to express clearly
ahr-TIH-kyuh-luht
to pronounce or express oneself clearly