
Coercion
Negative Emotion
Coercion usually implies a negative and forceful action, often considered morally wrong.
The workers felt coercion when they were forced to sign the agreement.
Subtle Force
Coercion doesn't always mean physical force but can include subtle forms like emotional pressure.
She experienced coercion when her peers pressured her to smoke.
Not Always Obvious
Coercion can happen in private and hard to prove situations, like behind closed doors.
He faced coercion to change his testimony, but nobody witnessed it. Compare with
CompulsionConstraintDuressForceIntimidateOppressionPressureTyranny
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