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单词 coerce
释义 co·erce
\kōˈərs, -ˈə̄s, -ˈəis\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin coercēre, from co- + arcēre to shut up, enclose — more at ark
1. : to restrain, control, or dominate, nullifying individual will or desire (as by force, power, violence, or intimidation)
 < religion has in the past tried to coerce the irreligious, by garish promises and terrifying threats — W.R.Inge >
2. : to compel to an act or choice by force, threat, or other pressure
 < a person might no longer be coerced into an agreement not to join a union — American Guide Series: Massachusetts >
3. : to effect, bring about, establish, or enforce by force, threat, or other pressure
 < struggles to coerce uniformity of sentiment — Felix Frankfurter >
Synonyms: see force
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