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- [koh-urs]
- /koʊˈɜrs/
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- [koh-urs]
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Definitions of coerce word
- verb coerce If you coerce someone into doing something, you make them do it, although they do not want to. 4
- verb coerce to compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires 3
- verb transitive coerce to restrain or constrain by force, esp. by legal authority; curb 3
- verb transitive coerce to force or compel, as by threats, to do something 3
- verb transitive coerce to bring about by using force; enforce 3
- verb with object coerce to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document. 1
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Origin of coerce
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin coercēre to hold in, restrain, equivalent to co- co- + -ercēre, combining form of arcēre to keep in, keep away, akin to arca ark
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Parts of speech for Coerce
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coerce popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coerce usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coerce
verb coerce
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
- strong-arm — using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.
Antonyms for coerce
verb coerce
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- repress — to keep under control, check, or suppress (desires, feelings, actions, tears, etc.).
- suppress — to put an end to the activities of (a person, body of persons, etc.): to suppress the Communist and certain left-leaning parties.
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