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coerce

🇬🇧 UK/kәu'ә:s/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

v.

To force someone to do something through threats, pressure, or authority against their will.

强制,强迫

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
cotogether, with
+
ercechest, box, to enclose, to shut up
=coerce

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The police officer was accused of trying to coerce a confession from the suspect.

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