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duress in Danish

duress in Danish is tvang — duress means pressure or threats used to force someone into doing something against their will.

duress in Danish

tvang
noun
Constraint by threat.

What does "duress" mean?

  1. noun Pressure or threats used to force someone into doing something against their will.
    "She signed the confession under duress, with an officer looming over her."
  2. verb To force someone into an action through threats or pressure.
    "They tried to duress him into handing over the keys."
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duress in a sentence

  • She signed the confession under duress, with an officer looming over her.
  • The contract was ruled invalid because it had been signed under duress.
  • They tried to duress him into handing over the keys.

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What is "duress" in Danish?

"duress" in Danish is tvang. duress means: Pressure or threats used to force someone into doing something against their will.

How do you use "duress" in a sentence?

Example: "She signed the confession under duress, with an officer looming over her." In Danish, "duress" is tvang.

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