Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
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Use of force or threats to get someone to agree to something
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- coercion
- conviction
- confession
- cajolement
Correct Option: A
coercion (N.) : the action of making somebody do something that he does not want to do, using force or threatening
conviction (N.) : the act of finding somebody guilty of a crime in court
confession (N.) : a statement that a person makes admiting that he is guilty of a crime
cajolement (N.) : making somebody do something by talking to him and being very nice to him; coaxing