coercement

/kɔːrsɪmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of coercing

“The government’s coercement of the minority group sparked widespread protests.”

2. noun

a forced or unnatural state or action

“The coercement of the market by government intervention had unintended consequences.”

Synonyms

  • coercion
  • compulsion

Antonyms

  • free will
  • volition