💪 Coercion — Forceful SAT Vocabulary
COERCION most nearly means: A) compulsion; B) celebration; C) compassion; D) collaboration. Answer inside. 👉️
Not the nicest word, but important nevertheless. Coercion is the noun form of the verb coerce. Personally, I think the spelling makes it a little bit difficult to recognize in print.
📚️ Definition of Coercion
Coercion (noun): The practice of persuading or compelling someone to do something through the use of force, threats, or intimidation rather than through free choice. Example: a confession thrown out due to coercion by the interrogators.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Coercion
IPA: /koʊˈɜːr.ʃən/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: koh-UR-shun
📰 Examples of Coercion
Here are some examples of the word coercion:
Because the borrower was threatened with losing his home if he didn’t sign, the contract was declared invalid because it had signed under coercion.
Gina didn’t exactly use coercion to get her way this time, but she has done so in the past.
Parents, teachers, and managers know that persuasion is generally more effective than coercion.
Quiz answer: A, compulsion.