Pronunciation: /dʊˈrɛs/
noun a situation of being forced to do something against one's will
A1 She signed the contract under duress.
A2 The confession was made under duress.
B1 The witness testified that he acted under duress.
B2 The defendant claimed he committed the crime under duress.
C1 The soldier revealed classified information under duress.
C2 The politician admitted to accepting bribes under duress.
verb not applicable
A1 She was under duress when she signed the contract.
A2 The suspect claimed he confessed under duress.
B1 The employee felt duress to meet the deadline.
B2 The athlete performed well despite the duress of the competition.
C1 The politician was accused of acting under duress to pass the controversial bill.
C2 The artist's creativity flourished under duress, producing some of his best work.
adjective not applicable
A1 She signed the contract under duress.
A2 The workers were forced to work overtime under duress.
B1 The confession was given under duress and may not be reliable.
B2 The athlete performed under duress due to a recent injury.
C1 The company was accused of operating under duress to meet unrealistic deadlines.
C2 The politician made decisions under duress from powerful lobbyists.
adverb not applicable
A1 She signed the contract under duress.
A2 The confession was given under duress.
B1 The decision was made under duress, without proper consideration.
B2 The witness testified under duress, fearing for their safety.
C1 The company agreed to the merger under duress, due to financial pressures.
C2 The politician made the statement under duress, facing intense scrutiny from the media.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I did it under duress.
A2 She signed the contract under duress.
B1 The confession was made under duress.
B2 The decision was made under duress, with no other options available.
C1 He acted under duress, knowing the consequences of his actions.
C2 The negotiation was conducted under duress, with both parties feeling the pressure to reach a resolution.
preposition not applicable
A1 She signed the contract under duress.
A2 The confession was made under duress.
B1 The decision was made under duress, and therefore may not be valid.
B2 The witness testified that the accused acted under duress.
C1 The company agreed to the merger under duress due to financial pressures.
C2 The politician claimed he acted under duress when making the controversial decision.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I did it under duress.
A2 She signed the contract under duress.
B1 The confession was made under duress.
B2 The decision was made under duress, but it was necessary.
C1 The company was forced to make the changes under duress.
C2 The politician made the statement under duress, knowing it would damage their reputation.
interjection not applicable
A1 Duress! I need help!
A2 Duress! Please call the police!
B1 Duress! This situation is getting out of control.
B2 Duress! I can't handle this pressure anymore.
C1 Duress! I demand to speak to my lawyer.
C2 Duress! I refuse to comply with these unjust demands.
article not applicable
A1 She confessed to the crime under duress.
A2 The suspect claimed he signed the confession under duress.
B1 The employee felt under duress to meet the deadline.
B2 The witness testified that the victim acted under duress.
C1 The defendant argued that his actions were done under duress.
C2 The negotiation was conducted under duress due to the time constraints.
formal The defendant claimed that he signed the contract under duress.
informal She only agreed to go under duress.
slang I only did it because I was under duress.
figurative The artist created his masterpiece under the duress of a looming deadline.
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