Definitions for coercions

coercions co·er·cion

Spelling: [koh-ur-shuh n]
IPA: /koʊˈɜr ʃən/

Coercions is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 325 anagrams from letters in coercions (cceinoors).

Definitions for coercions

noun

  1. the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.
  2. force or the power to use force in gaining compliance, as by a government or police force.

Origin of coercions

1515-25; Medieval Latin coerciōn- (stem of coerciō), Latin coerctiōn-, syncopated variant of coercitiōn-, equivalent to coercit(us) (past participle of coercēre to coer

Examples for coercions

I wouldn't be surprised if he wouldn't bring in a coercion bill at any minute.

The policy of the opposition was coercion, while that of the government was autonomy.

Where popular fervor ends, force begins and President Maduro has relied consistently on coercion.

coercion first annihilates the understanding of its victim, and then of him who adopts it.

"It was a bargain of coercion, Monsieur," she answered attempting to brazen it out.

We are watching an invasion using subversion, coercion, and somewhat limited military action.

There is no coercion or identification of the town, city, or state with a particular god, or indeed with any god.

These sexual relationships are consensual—and rarely deemed “rape”—but the large age differential is a type of coercion.

I told you the means of coercion in my power, and pledged myself to use them.

Many out athletes found their voices silenced by coercion contracts many of their home countries gave them.

Word Value for coercions
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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