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Coerce

Definition

(formal) To force someone to do something they do not want to do, often by threatening them or using violence, or to persuade someone to do something by using forceful or unfair methods.

Example Sentences

1The government was accused of trying to coerce the opposition into accepting the proposed constitutional changes.
2Can a company coerce its employees into working longer hours without additional pay?
3The union argued that the employer was attempting to coerce workers into accepting a lower wage increase than they had demanded.
4It is morally wrong to coerce someone into doing something against their will, especially if it involves harming others.
5The use of economic sanctions can be seen as a way to coerce a country into changing its policies without resorting to military action.

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