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coercion

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/koʊˈɝːʒən/ · co-er-cion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

کسی کو کسی چیز کے کرنے پر زبردستی یا دھمکی دے کر قائل کرنے کا عمل۔

مجبوری

majboori

Synonyms

compulsionduressforceدباؤزبر دستیدھونس

Antonyms

freedomvolitionlibertyآزادیچناؤخود ارادیت

Common Collocations

  • coercion tactics
  • moral coercion
  • coercion techniques

Example Sentences

The use of coercion in negotiations can lead to a breakdown of trust.

مذاکرات میں مجبوریاں استعمال کرنے سے اعتماد ٹوٹ سکتا ہے۔

Muzakraat mein majbooriyan istemal karne se aitmaad toot sakta hai.

Many argue that coercion should not be a part of any lawful system.

بہت سے لوگ کہتے ہیں کہ مجبوریاں کسی بھی قانونی نظام کا حصہ نہیں ہونی چاہئیں۔

Bohat se log kehte hain ke majbooriyan kisi bhi qanooni nizam ka hissa nahi honi chahiyein.

Coercion is often criticized as a violation of individual rights.

مجبوری کو اکثر انفرادی حقوق کی خلاف ورزی کے طور پر مذمت کی جاتی ہے۔

Majboori ko aksar infiradi haqooq ki khilaf warzi ke tor par mazamat ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

persuasion:Persuasion involves convincing someone through reasoned argument, while coercion involves threats or force.

Word Family

coerce
verbمجبور کرنا
coercive
adjectiveمجبور کنندہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'coercion' as 'coerce' plus 'ion' to remember that it's about forcing someone.

Imagine a locked door representing the force and constraints of coercion.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کچھ چپ رہنے کی مجبوریاں بھی تھیں پر کبھی تو ہم نے ہونٹوں پہ بات رکھی ہے

Kuch chup rehne ki majbooriyan bhi thin par Kabhi to hum ne honton pe baat rakhi hai

There were some compulsion to remain silent, But sometimes, we have spoken our hearts.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مجبور ہو کر کیا کر سکتا ہے؟

Majboor ho kar kya kar sakta hai?

What can one do when forced?

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "coercere" — to restrain, to confine

First known use: 14th century

The word 'coercion' comes from the Latin 'coercere', which means to confine or restrain. It has been used in English since the 14th century to denote the act of forcing someone to act in a certain way.