coerce — to persuade someone forcibly to do something against their will through threats or pressure
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persuade someone forcibly to do something against their will through threats or pressure
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to coerce me into eating vegetables by hiding them in my favorite pizza.
- The detective was accused of trying to coerce a false confession from the suspect.
- She refused to be coerced into signing the unfair contract, even when they threatened to fire her.
coerce
VERB[/koʊˈɜːrs/]
to persuade someone forcibly to do something against their will through threats or pressure
The thug tried to coerce the shopkeeper into handing over the cash.
Cop threatens elf with force - coercion through intimidation!
The source of power becomes a force to coerce.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'coercere', meaning 'to restrain' or 'to confine', derived from 'co-' (together) and 'arcere' (to enclose or shut in). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 14th century.
Breakdown
co- (together) + -erce (from Latin arcere, to shut in/restrain) = coerce (to restrain by force)
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to coerce me into eating vegetables by hiding them in my favorite pizza.”
“The detective was accused of trying to coerce a false confession from the suspect.”
“She refused to be coerced into signing the unfair contract, even when they threatened to fire her.”
“The superhero villain tried to coerce the city into surrender by threatening to turn all coffee into decaf.”
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