Definition of coercion

"coercion" in the noun sense

1. coercion

the act of compelling by force of authority

2. compulsion, coercion

using force to cause something to occur

"though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"

"they didn't have to use coercion"

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Quotations for coercion

Coercion is the basis of every law in the universe, - human or divine. A law is not law without coercion behind it. [ James A. Garfield ]

There is a gentle, but perfectly irresistible coercion in a habit of reading well directed, over the whole tenor of a man's character and conduct, which is not the less effectual because it works insensibly, and because it is really the last thing he dreams of. [ Sir John Herschel ]

coercion in Scrabble®

The word coercion is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 12

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters coercion:

COERCION
(135)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

cornice

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word coercion

COERCION
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In coercion

COERCION
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(94 = 44 + 50)
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coercion in Words With Friends™

The word coercion is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 15

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters coercion:

COERCION
(138)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (1 word)

cornice

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word coercion

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The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In coercion

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CORNICE
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(75)
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Words within the letters of coercion

2 letter words in coercion (6 words)

3 letter words in coercion (10 words)

4 letter words in coercion (11 words)

5 letter words in coercion (5 words)

6 letter words in coercion (2 words)

7 letter words in coercion (1 word)

8 letter words in coercion (1 word)

coercion + 2 blanks (4 words)

Words containing the sequence coercion

Words that start with coercion (1 word)

Words with coercion in them (2 words)

Words that end with coercion (2 words)

Word Growth involving coercion

Shorter words in coercion

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Longer words containing coercion

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