Coerce
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To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to
repress; to curb.Coerce meaning & definition 1 of Coerce.
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to [compel] by force, [intimidation], or authority, esp. without regard for individual desire or [volition]
Coerce meaning & definition 2 of Coerce.
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Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.
Coerce meaning & definition 3 of Coerce.
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to persuade someone forcefully to do something that they are unwilling to do:
Coerce meaning & definition 4 of Coerce.