This is the 2396th most frequent German word.
nötigung
Coercion or compulsion.
The noun 'Nötigung' is used to describe coercion or forcing someone to act against their will in this context.
Die Nötigung der Arbeiter führte zu Protesten.
The coercion of the workers led to protests.
Here, 'Nötigung' refers to the legal act of pressuring or intimidating someone, with connotations of unlawful compulsion.
Er wurde der Nötigung des Zeugen beschuldigt.
He was accused of coercing the witness.
In this sentence, 'Nötigung' is used to indicate an envisaged action of force, affecting someone's freedom to make decisions.