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duress

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Learn the meaning of duress with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

duress

(noun)

Meaning

threats or pressure to force someone

Example

"The suspect confessed under duress, fearing for his safety."

Synonyms

coercionpressurecompulsion

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'duressus', meaning to force or pressure.