Noun

• S: (n) duress (compulsory force or threat) "confessed under duress"
• direct hypernym / inherited hypernym / sister term
• S: (n) force (a powerful effect or influence) "the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"
• S: (n) pressure (a force that compels) "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"
• S: (n) duress (compulsory force or threat) "confessed under duress"
• S: (n) heartbeat (an animating or vital unifying force) "New York is the commercial heartbeat of America"
• S: (n) lifeblood (an essential or life-giving force) "water is the lifeblood of India"
• S: (n) wheel (forces that provide energy and direction) "the wheels of government began to turn"