coercion

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: co-er-cion (3)

English Definition

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

Example Sentence

Any confession obtained by coercion is not admissible in court.

US IPA /koʊˈɜːrʒən/
UK IPA /kəʊˈɜːʃn/