coacción

Definitions of coacción
  1. noun
    using force to cause something to occur
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    type of:
    causalidad
    the act of causing something to happen
  2. noun
    the act of compelling by force of authority
    synonyms: coerción
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    type of:
    imposición
    the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
  3. noun
    the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
    synonyms: amenazas, intimidación, matonismo
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    type of:
    agresión
    deliberately unfriendly behavior
  4. noun
    compulsory force or threat
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    type of:
    fuerza
    a powerful effect or influence
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