coerce
verbformal/kwɐˈʒiɾ/rare
co·a·gir
Definition
To compel or force someone to do something, using threat or violence; to constrain.
They tried to coerce the witness into changing his testimony.
No one can coerce you into making a decision against your will.
Common collocations
coerce someone intocoerce by force
Etymology
Do latim 'cogere' (reunir, compelir).