DURESS


Meaning of DURESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ djʊəres, AM dʊr- ]

To do something under duress means to do it because someone forces you to do it or threatens you. ( FORMAL )

He thought her confession had been made under duress.

N-UNCOUNT : usu under N

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