Coerced: meaning, definitions and examples

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coerced

[ kəˈərst ]

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influence

Persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats.

Synonyms

compel, force, pressure, strong-arm

Examples of usage

He was coerced into giving evidence.
The kidnappers coerced the victim's family into paying the ransom.

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law

Obtain (something) by using force or threats.

Synonyms

extort, extract, solicit, wring

Examples of usage

They were coerced into signing the contract.
The confession was coerced under duress.

Translations

Translations of the word "coerced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coagido

🇮🇳 बाध्य

🇩🇪 gezwungen

🇮🇩 dipaksa

🇺🇦 примушений

🇵🇱 zmuszony

🇯🇵 強制された

🇫🇷 contraint

🇪🇸 coaccionado

🇹🇷 zorlanmış

🇰🇷 강제된

🇸🇦 مجبور

🇨🇿 přinucený

🇸🇰 nútený

🇨🇳 被迫

🇸🇮 prisiljen

🇮🇸 þvingaður

🇰🇿 мәжбүрленген

🇬🇪 იძულებული

🇦🇿 məcbur

🇲🇽 coaccionado

Word origin

The word 'coerce' originated from the Latin word 'coercere', which means 'to surround, restrain, control'. It entered the English language in the 15th century. The concept of coercion has been present throughout history, often associated with the exertion of power or authority to compel someone to act against their will.

See also: coercer, coercion, coercionist, uncoerced.