noun
threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.
confessions extracted under duress
coercion,compulsion,force,pressure,pressurization,intimidation,threats,constraint,enforcement,exaction,arm-twisting
noun
a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.
do not give in to discouragement
dispiritedness,downheartedness,dejection,depression,demoralization,disappointment,despondency,hopelessness,lack of enthusiasm,lack of confidence,pessimism,despair,gloom,gloominess,low spirits,cold feet,deterrent,disincentive,hindrance,obstacle,impediment,barrier,curb,check,damper,restraint,constraint,restriction,dissuasion,put-down,damp
noun
a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness.
do not give in to discouragement
dispiritedness,downheartedness,dejection,depression,demoralization,disappointment,despondency,hopelessness,lack of enthusiasm,lack of confidence,pessimism,despair,gloom,gloominess,low spirits,cold feet,deterrent,disincentive,hindrance,obstacle,impediment,barrier,curb,check,damper,restraint,constraint,restriction,dissuasion,put-down,damp
noun
a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.
there’s nothing like a swarm of bees to completely put a damper on a graduation ceremony
curb,check,restraint,restriction,limit,limitation,constraint,stricture,rein,brake,control,impediment,obstacle,hindrance,discouragement,depressant,depression,chill,pall,gloom,cloud
noun
a person or thing that has a subduing or inhibiting effect.
there’s nothing like a swarm of bees to completely put a damper on a graduation ceremony
curb,check,restraint,restriction,limit,limitation,constraint,stricture,rein,brake,control,impediment,obstacle,hindrance,discouragement,depressant,depression,chill,pall,gloom,cloud
noun
a check or restraint on something.
plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing
restraint,restriction,check,brake,rein,control,limitation,limit,constraint,stricture,deterrent,damper,suppressant,retardant,crackdown,clampdown,trammel
verb
restrain or keep in check.
she promised she would curb her temper
restrain,hold back,keep back,hold in,repress,suppress,fight back,bite back,keep in check,check,control,keep under control,rein in,keep a tight rein on,contain,discipline,govern,bridle,tame,subdue,stifle,smother,swallow,choke back,muzzle,silence,muffle,strangle,gag,limit,put a limit on,keep within bounds,put the brakes on,slow down,retard,restrict,constrain,deter,impede,inhibit,freeze,peg,button up,keep a/the lid on,trammel
noun
a check or restraint on something.
plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing
restraint,restriction,check,brake,rein,control,limitation,limit,constraint,stricture,deterrent,damper,suppressant,retardant,crackdown,clampdown,trammel
verb
restrain or keep in check.
she promised she would curb her temper
restrain,hold back,keep back,hold in,repress,suppress,fight back,bite back,keep in check,check,control,keep under control,rein in,keep a tight rein on,contain,discipline,govern,bridle,tame,subdue,stifle,smother,swallow,choke back,muzzle,silence,muffle,strangle,gag,limit,put a limit on,keep within bounds,put the brakes on,slow down,retard,restrict,constrain,deter,impede,inhibit,freeze,peg,button up,keep a/the lid on,trammel
noun
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint.
the payment was made under compulsion
obligation,constraint,force,coercion,duress,pressure,pressurization,enforcement,oppression,intimidation,force majeure
noun
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint.
the payment was made under compulsion
obligation,constraint,force,coercion,duress,pressure,pressurization,enforcement,oppression,intimidation,force majeure
noun
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement
force,compulsion,constraint,duress,oppression,enforcement,harassment,intimidation,threats,insistence,demand,arm-twisting,pressure,pressurization,influence
noun
the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement
force,compulsion,constraint,duress,oppression,enforcement,harassment,intimidation,threats,insistence,demand,arm-twisting,pressure,pressurization,influence
noun
the condition of being imprisoned or confined.
he was released after 865 days in captivity
imprisonment,confinement,internment,incarceration,custody,detention,restraint,constraint,committal,arrest,bondage,slavery,servitude,enslavement,subjugation,subjection,thraldom,thrall,duress,durance
noun
the condition of being imprisoned or confined.
he was released after 865 days in captivity
imprisonment,confinement,internment,incarceration,custody,detention,restraint,constraint,committal,arrest,bondage,slavery,servitude,enslavement,subjugation,subjection,thraldom,thrall,duress,durance
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