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Word of the day: Duress
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WORD OF THE DAY
Duress
[doo-res, dyoo-]
noun
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