coerce
[ koh-urs ]
/ koʊˈɜrs /
verb (used with object), co·erced, co·erc·ing.
to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
to bring about through the use of force or other forms of compulsion; exact: to coerce obedience.
to dominate or control, especially by exploiting fear, anxiety, etc.: The state is based on successfully coercing the individual.
Origin of coerce
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British Dictionary definitions for coerced
coerce
/ (kəʊˈɜːs) /
verb
(tr)
to compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires
Derived forms of coerce
coercer, noun coercible, adjectiveWord Origin for coerce
C17: from Latin
coercēre to confine, restrain, from
co- together +
arcēre to enclose