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coerce

IPA pronunciation: /kəʊˈɜːs/

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Russian meaning

Принуждать, заставлять

English definition

Persuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Example

Confessions coerced under psychological pressure are legally invalid.

Collocations

coerce into doing
coerce obedience
seek to coerce

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