Duress and Reason

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Duress noun - The use of power to impose one's will on another.

Usage example: complied with the order only under duress

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Reason is an antonym for duress.

Reason noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Duress is an antonym for reason.

particular	particular duress	particular reason
major	major duress	major reason

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