coercion

• Acción de obligar a alguien a hacer algo en contra de su voluntad mediante el uso de la fuerza, amenazas o abuso de poder. También se refiere a la presión o influencia ilegítima que se ejerce sobre una persona para forzar su consentimiento o conducta.

The act of compelling someone to act in a certain way through the use of force, threats, or authority.

incontable

1. Compulsion by authorityC1formal

   The act of compelling someone to act in a certain way through the use of authority, threats, or force.

   Coacción por autoridad

   • The confession was obtained through coercion and was later thrown out of court.
   • He argued that the contract was signed under coercion and was therefore invalid.
   • The regime relied on coercion rather than persuasion to maintain control.

   Sinónimosarm-twistingbullyingcompulsionconstraintduressenforcementforceintimidationpressure

   Antónimospersuasionvolition

2. Use of force to cause an outcomeC1formal

   The practice of using force or threats to make someone do something or to make something happen.

   Coerción

   • The government denied using coercion to suppress the protests.
   • Psychological coercion can be just as damaging as physical force.
   • The witness claimed that the police used coercion to get a statement.

   Sinónimosarm-twistingbullyingcompulsionconstraintduressforceintimidationpressure

   Antónimoschoicefreedompersuasion