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Meaning of Coerce
to persuade someone to do something by using force or threats
Definitions
- to persuade someone to do something by using force or threats
- * to obtain something by using force or threats
- * to bring about a particular result by using force or threats
Etymology of Coerce
The word "coerce" comes from the Latin word "coercere", which means "to restrain" or "to constrain"
The Latin word "coercere" is a combination of "co-" (meaning "together") and "arcere" (meaning "to restrain" or "to enclose")
The word "coerce" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of using force or threats to persuade someone to do something
Example Uses
- The company tried to coerce its employees into working longer hours by threatening to cut their benefits
- * The government was accused of trying to coerce the opposition into supporting its policies
- * She felt coerced into marrying him because of the pressure from her family