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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).

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