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Coerced

Verb / kəʊˈɜ:st / Another word for coerced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to compel or force someone to do something against their will

Synonyms & similar words

squeeze pressure force coerce hale compel force pressure intimidate bully threaten persuade influence manipulate oblige blackmail duress strong-arm push urge drive impel cajole beg entice

Example sentences

  1. The bully coerced the little boy into giving him his lunch money.
  2. She was coerced into signing the contract.
  3. He felt coerced to attend the party even though he didn't want to go.
  4. The kidnapper coerced the victim's family into paying the ransom.
  5. The company coerced its employees to work overtime without extra pay.

Quotes

  • The power of the harasser, the abuser, the rapist depends above all on the silence of women. - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • The first duty of a human being is to assume the right functional relationship to society - more briefly, to find your real job, and do it. - Charlotte Perkins Gilman
  • The victims of coercion become the perpetrators of it. - Saul Alinsky

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