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    coerce
    /kəʊˈəːs/

    verb

    • 1. persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats: "he was coerced into giving evidence"

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  2. COERCE definition: 1. to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do: 2. to persuade…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of COERCE is to compel to an act or choice. How to use coerce in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Coerce.

  4. To compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  5. COERCE meaning: 1. to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do: 2. to persuade…. Learn more.

  6. Coerce definition: to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition. See examples of COERCE used in a sentence.

  7. coerce: 1 v cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means Synonyms: force , hale , pressure , squeeze Types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... turn up the heat , turn up the pressure apply great or increased pressure drive to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate ...

  8. to force somebody to do something by using threats. coerce somebody She hadn’t coerced him in any way.; coerce somebody into (doing) something They were coerced into negotiating a settlement.; coerce somebody to do something They tried to coerce him to sign away his rights.

  9. 2. To bring about or gain by pressure, threat, or force: coerced agreement among the parties; coerced a confession from the suspect.

  10. COERCE definition: to make someone do something that they do not want to do: . Learn more.

  11. coerce meaning, definition, what is coerce: to force someone to do something they do...: Learn more.