Meaning Of The Word Coerce

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coerce
verb: If you coerce someone into doing something, you make them do it, although they do not want to.

coerce in American English
to restrain or constrain by force, esp. by legal authority; curb
transitive verb: to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, esp. without regard for individual desire or volition

coerce in British English
verb: to compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires

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