HyperDic: duress

English > 1 sense of the word duress:
NOUNattributeduresscompulsory force or threat
duress > pronunciation
Soundsduh'rehs
RhymesABS ... yes: 78 rhymes with ehs...
English > duress: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
Meaningcompulsory force or threat.
Example"confessed under duress"
BroaderforceA powerful effect or influence
Spanishcoacción
Catalancoacció

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