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duress

noun

Compulsory force or threat

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
S
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
7

How it sounds

Pronunciation

djʊˈɹɛs

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Definitions

noun

  1. Compulsory force or threat

    “Confessed under duress”

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Example Sentences

Confessed under duress

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