Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [uh-murs]
- /əˈmɜrs/
- /ə.ˈmɜːs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-murs]
- /əˈmɜrs/
Definitions of amerce word
- verb amerce to punish by a fine 3
- verb amerce to punish with any arbitrary penalty 3
- verb transitive amerce to punish by imposing an arbitrarily determined fine 3
- verb transitive amerce to punish generally 3
- verb with object amerce to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute. 1
- verb with object amerce to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty. 1
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Origin of amerce
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English amercy < Anglo-French amerci(er) to fine, representing (estre) a merci (to be) at (someone's) mercy. See a-5, mercy
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Parts of speech for Amerce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amerce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amerce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amerce
verb amerce
- punish — to subject to pain, loss, confinement, death, etc., as a penalty for some offense, transgression, or fault: to punish a criminal.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- penalize — to subject to a penalty, as a person.
- penalise — to subject to a penalty, as a person.
Antonyms for amerce
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