coercion

The word “coercion” has 3 syllables: co-er-sion

It's pronounced as /koʊˈɝ·ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for coercion?

In the thesaurus, “coercion” has 29 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for coercion along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for coercion

arm-twisting
browbeating
bulldozing
bullying
compulsion
constraint
duress
fear
force
hardheadedness
intimidation
menace
might
muscle
potency
pressure
puissance
self-will
squeeze
squeeze play
strain
strength
stress
sword
terror
terrorism
threat
violence
willfulness

Antonyms for coercion

agreement
approval
consent
convincing
permission
persuasion
reason
suasion

Example Sentences

The contract was signed under coercion, so it may not be legally valid.
The suspect claimed that his confession was obtained through coercion.
International law prohibits the use of coercion in diplomatic negotiations.
Employees must be free from coercion when making workplace decisions.
The court investigated allegations of coercion in the company's hiring practices.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to coercion, such as: agreement, approval, arm-twisting, browbeating, bulldozing, bullying, compulsion.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.