American English pronunciation

How to pronounce duress

IPA transcription: ['dʊɹɛs]

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Noun

  • compulsory force or threat

    “confessed under duress”

Usage examples

  • In law, coercion is codified as a duress crime.
  • In criminal law, duress and necessity are different defenses.
  • Under duress, he responded by giving the Nazi salute.