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"they didn't have to use coercion"nounusing force to cause something to occur
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nounthe act of compelling by force of authoritytype of:
Definition that contains coercion
- willing not brought about by coercion or force
- squeeze obtain by coercion or intimidation
- terrorism the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
- rack obtain by coercion or intimidation
- railroad compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
- wring obtain by coercion or intimidation
- brainwash persuade completely, often through coercion
- extort obtain by coercion or intimidation
- gouge obtain by coercion or intimidation
- torturer someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion)