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”
noun
/d(j)əˈrɛs/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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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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