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coerce
to persuade by force or threats
In more detail
1. (verb) to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
2. (verb) to obtain something by force or intimidation
Examples
- 1. The security guard coerced the suspect into confessing to the crime.
- 2. Criminals coerced money from local businesses.
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