coerce
verb | /coerce/
Essential WordsHARD
to compel or force someone to do something
coerce
verb | /coerce/
Essential WordsHARDto compel or force someone to do something
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Synonyms
compelforceconstrainoblige
Antonyms
persuadecoaxinduce
Examples
"They were coerced into signing the contract under threat."
"International law forbids coercing prisoners to confess."
Etymology
from Latin coercere “to enclose, restrain”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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