To coerce

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From Merriam Webster

coerce

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verb co·erce \kō-ˈərs\

Simple Definition of coerce

  • : to make (someone) do something by using force or threats

  • : to get (something) by using force or threats

Full Definition of coerce

coerced coercing

  1. transitive verb

  2. 1:  to restrain or dominate by force <religion in the past has tried to coerce the irreligious — W. R. Inge>

  3. 2:  to compel to an act or choice <was coerced into agreeing>

  4. 3:  to achieve by force or threat <coerce complian

Examples of coerce in a sentence

  1. A confession was coerced from the suspect by police.

  2. <was coerced into signing the document>

 Origin of coerce

Middle English cohercen, from Anglo-French*cohercer Latin coercēre, from co- + arcēreto shut up, enclose — more at ark
First Known Use: 15th century

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