Definition of "coerce" []

• To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel. (verb-transitive)
• To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance. See Synonyms at force. (verb-transitive)
• To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement. (verb-transitive)

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• "Its implicit definition of "coerce" is ... strange."
• "Should you or someone you know and can coerce is interested is this contact me."
• "And I've certainly been the target of attempts to "coerce" - as has anyone who has read a blog post pushing a certain position."