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逼供信

Mandarin · pinyin bī gòng xìn

to obtain confessions by compulsion
confession under duress

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逼: bī · compel, pressure, force; bother
供: gōng · supply, provide for; offer in worship
信: xìn · trust, believe; letter

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1–4–4 · bi1 gong4 xin4

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bik1 gung1 seon3

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verb

to obtain confessions by forceful means and give them credence

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