coerces (Meaning)
coerces
to cause someone to do something by force or threat, to restrain or dominate by force, to compel to an act or choice, to subject (a person) to coercion compare importune, solicit, to achieve by force or threat
Synonyms & Antonyms of coerces
coerces Sentence Examples
- The abusive partner coerces their victim into submission through emotional manipulation and threats.
- The dictator coerces the population into obedience with the threat of imprisonment or worse.
- Advertising coerces consumers into buying products they don't need by appealing to their desires and insecurities.
- The teacher coerces the students into learning by setting high standards and demanding their best.
- The salesperson coerces the customer into making a purchase by using pressure tactics and limited-time offers.
- The government coerces citizens into paying taxes with the threat of legal consequences.
- Social media coerces users into sharing personal information by making it a requirement for using their platforms.
- The bully coerces the victim into giving them money or valuables by threatening physical harm.
- The cult leader coerces the followers into submission by controlling their thoughts and actions.
- Desperation coerces people into making difficult decisions that they might otherwise regret.
FAQs About the word coerces
to cause someone to do something by force or threat, to restrain or dominate by force, to compel to an act or choice, to subject (a person) to coercion compar
obliges, obligates, forces,compels, presses, impels, pressures, blackmails, muscles, makes
lets,allows, permits, satisfies, moves, argues,induces, persuades, wins (over), prevails (on or upon)
The abusive partner coerces their victim into submission through emotional manipulation and threats.
The dictator coerces the population into obedience with the threat of imprisonment or worse.
Advertising coerces consumers into buying products they don't need by appealing to their desires and insecurities.
The teacher coerces the students into learning by setting high standards and demanding their best.