The action of forcing someone to act in a particular way such that their autonomy is compromised is called
A) oppression.
B) violence.
C) heteronomy.
D) coercion.

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Coercion refers to the act of forcing someone to act in a particular way, often through the use of threats or intimidation. This compromises an individual's autonomy, as they are not acting of their own free will. Oppression and violence are related concepts but do not necessarily involve the same element of forcing specific actions. Heteronomy refers to a state in which an individual is heavily influenced by external factors, but not necessarily forced to act against their will.

The Action of Forcing Someone to Act in a Particular