English

coerce

koʊˈɝs, koʊˈɜrs, koʊˈɝːs, kəʊˈɜːs
Meaning: to persuade by force or threats; to compel
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: koʊˈɜrs, koʊˈɝːs, kəʊˈɜːs

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base coerce
3rd person singular present coerces
Present participle coercing
Past coerced
Will future will coerce
Going-to future going to coerce
Imperative negative don't coerce / do not coerce

Example

The suspects claimed they were coerced into signing the confession.
The suspects claimed they were coerced into signing the confession.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in legal contexts, such as when someone is forced to admit guilt or sign a document against their will.

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