Coerce
English Meaning
To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.
- To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel.
- To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance. See Synonyms at force.
- To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement.