Word of the day
duress
1. threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment
“confessions extracted under duress”
2. constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act.
3. forcible restraint or imprisonment.
noun
/d(j)əˈrɛs/
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"As a response _____ under duress, the armored armadillo rolls into a ball."
Select three words related to duress
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- coercion
- toughness
- firmness
- pressure
- aplomb
- hardship
Choose the phrase that uses duress correctly
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Find a word related to duress
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