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coerce

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  1. force                 
 
co.erce \ko--'*rs\ \-'*r-s*-b*l\ vt [L coerce-re, fr. co- + arce-re to shut 
   up, enclose -] more at ARK 1: to restrain or dominate by nullifying 
   individual will  2: to compel to an act or choice  3: to enforce by force 
   or threat  - co.erc.ible aj