coercion
BrE /kəˈɜːʃ(ə)n/ AmE /koʊrˈɛɪʃ(ə)n/
noun en → es
the use of force or threats to make someone do something they would not normally do
coacción, presión, amenaza
- use coercion against somebody
Collocations coercion of a witness · threats and coercion
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The police used coercion to get him to confess.
La policía usó coacción para que confesara.
the act of putting pressure on someone to make them do something they would not normally do
presión, insistencia, coacción
- put coercion on somebody
Collocations coercion to join a group · coercive measures
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The company faces pressure from its shareholders.
La empresa enfrenta presión de sus accionistas.