coerce
//koʊˈɜːs//
Verb
coerceInfinitive
coercePresent tense
coercedPast tense
coercedPast participle
coercingPresent participle
coercesThird-person singular
1
To persuade or force someone to do something by using threats, intimidation, or pressure.
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime without pay.
2
To bring about or achieve something through the use of force or threats.
The government coerced compliance from the citizens through strict penalties.