coerce in English
- coerce⇄coerce, transitive verb, -erced,-ercing.
1. to compel; force.
Ex. The prisoner was coerced into confessing to the crime. The boy was coerced into learning to dance.
(SYN) oblige.
2. to control or restrain by force or authority. - coerce⇄noun coercer.
coerce in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
coerce in Hindi हिन्दी
coerce in Tamil தமிழ்
coerce in Telugu తెలుగు
Coerce
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
UK: /kəʊˈɜːs/
US: /koʊˈɜːrs/
Definitions
- To compel or force someone to do something against their will, often using threats or pressure.
- To bring about by using force or threats.
Usage Examples
- The dictator tried to coerce the citizens into submission.
- She refused to be coerced into signing the contract.
- The company was accused of coercing employees into working overtime without pay.
Etymology
From Latin coercere, meaning "to restrain, control, or force," derived from co- (together) + arcere (to enclose, confine).
Synonyms
- Compel
- Force
- Intimidate
- Pressure
- Bully
- Threaten
Antonyms
- Encourage
- Persuade
- Allow
- Support
- Request
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Coaccionar | /koaθjoˈnaɾ/ |
| French | Contraindre | /kɔ̃.tʁɛ̃dʁ/ |
| German | Zwingen | /ˈtsvɪŋən/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 强迫 | /qiáng pò/ |
| Hindi | मजबूर करना | /majboor karna/ |
| Arabic | إجبار | /ijbār/ |
| Russian | Принуждать | /prinuzhdat'/ |
| Japanese | 強制する | /kyōsei suru/ |
| Korean | 강요하다 | /gang-yohada/ |
| Portuguese | Coagir | /ko.aˈʒiɾ/ |
| Italian | Costringere | /kosˈtrin.dʒe.re/ |
| Greek | Εξαναγκάζω | /eksanangázo/ |
| Bengali | বাধ্য করা | /bādhya karā/ |
| Punjabi | ਮਜਬੂਰ ਕਰਨਾ | /majboor karna/ |
| Marathi | बळजबरी करणे | /baḷajabarī karaṇe/ |
| Tamil | கட்டாயப்படுத்து | /kaṭṭāyappaṭuttu/ |
| Telugu | బలవంతపెట్టు | /balavantapettu/ |
| Malayalam | ബലമായി ചെയ്യിക്കുക | /balamāyi cheyyikkuka/ |
| Kannada | ಬಲವಂತವಾಗಿ ಮಾಡು | /balavanta māḍu/ |
Regional Pronunciations
- British English: /kəʊˈɜːs/
- American English: /koʊˈɜːrs/
- Indian English: /koˈɜːs/
Historical Usage
The word "coerce" has been used in legal, political, and military contexts to describe situations where force or pressure is applied to compel actions or decisions.
Cultural Nuances
Different cultures view coercion in varying lights—some legal systems have strict laws against coercion in contracts, while others may tolerate it in specific situations such as hierarchical workplaces.
More Information
Coercion is often discussed in ethical and legal debates, particularly regarding human rights, workplace ethics, and governance. Laws in many countries prohibit coercion in agreements, confessions, and personal decisions, as it violates the principle of free will. Historically, coercion has played a significant role in wars, colonization, and authoritarian rule, making it a topic of concern in discussions on justice and equality.