Duress
Pronunciation: /ˈdʊrɛs/
Duress (noun)
- the use of threats or force to make someone do something.
- a situation where someone is forced to act against their will due to threats.
Examples
- He signed the contract under duress.
- The confession was made under duress.
Common collocations: under duress, act under duress, claim duress, prove duress