coerce

coerce is a   Verb

Definition:

[1] To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb. Burke. Punishments are manifold, that they may coerce this profligate sort. Ayliffe.

[2] To compel or constrain to any action; as, to coerce a man to vote for a certain candidate.

[3] To compel or enforce; as, to coerce obedience.

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