Words Like COERCE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to COERCE.
12 Alternative Words Similar to coerce
3 examples of coerce
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to coerce a man to vote for a certain candidate
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to coerce obedience
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He squeezed her for information
10 definitions of coerce
1
To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.
2
To compel or constrain to any action.
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to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
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To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel.
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To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance. See Synonyms at force.
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To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement.
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To restrain or constrain by force, as by the force of law or authority; especially, compel to compliance; constrain to obedience or submission in a vigorous or forcible manner.
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To deprive of by force; restrain of.
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To enforce; compel by forcible action: as, tocoerce obedience.