Word of the day: Duress

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WORD OF THE DAY

Duress

[doo-res, dyoo-]

noun

  1. compulsion by threat or force; coercion; constraint

Examples of duress in a sentence:

  • The confession was made under duress and was later retracted.

  • She signed the contract under duress, fearing the consequences of refusal.

QUIZ OF THE DAY

A) Hasty

B) Honorable

C) Polished

D) Dangerous