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duress

/djʊˈɹɛs/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of mental or emotional distress or pressure, especially that which is caused by threatening or intimidating circumstances.

    - "She was under great duress when she was being interrogated."
    - "The hostage situation put immense duress on the negotiating team."
  • Noun

    A situation in which someone is forced to do something against their will, often through intimidation or coercion.

    - "The company put its employees under duress to meet production targets."
    - "He was placed under duress to sign the contract."
Pronunciation
  1. /djʊˈɹɛs/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with duress
stress , caress , dress , impress , express
Variants
List of all variants of duress that leads to same result
duress , duresses
Etymology
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From Old French duress, from dis-, dis- 'apart, asunder' + pressure, from press 'press'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'duress' comes from Old French, meaning 'apart from pressure'.

  2. Duress is a common theme in many thriller and suspense novels, such as 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn and 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins.

Related Concepts
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  1. coercion: The use of force, threats, or intimidation to make someone do something they would not otherwise do.

  2. pressure: A state of mental or emotional strain or urgency, often caused by external factors.

Culture
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Duress has been a common theme in literature, particularly in thriller and suspense genres. It is often used to describe situations of intense pressure or fear, where characters are forced to make difficult decisions.

How to Memorize "duress"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person being forced to do something against their will, or imagine a situation where someone is under immense mental or emotional strain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of being under immense pressure or being forced to do something against your will.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym DURESS to remember the definition: Distress Under Relentless External Stress and Coercion.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'duress', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association of the word: Imagine a situation where you are in danger and under pressure to make a decision. This will help you associate the word 'duress' with the feeling of being under pressure and in danger.

2. Imagery technique: Picture a person being held against their will, with a heavy weight (duress) on their shoulders, symbolizing the burden and stress they are experiencing.

3. Breaking down the word: Break down the word 'duress' into smaller parts: 'du' and 'ress'. 'Du' sounds like 'two', and 'ress' sounds like 'press'. Imagine being under two presses from opposite directions, symbolizing the intense pressure you are under.

4. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'duress', such as 'Under duress, I promised to never reveal the secret'.

5. Flashcards: Write the word 'duress' on one side of a flashcard and its definition on the other. Review the flashcard regularly to reinforce your memory of the word.

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