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COERCE

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Coerce.

How to pronounce coerce:

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Coerce - as a verb

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
force10hale7pressure10squeeze25
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compel12obligate11oblige9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to coerce her into giving him the information."
"The boss coerced his employees into working overtime."
"They used blackmail to coerce the politician into resigning."
"The kidnapper coerces his victims into doing what he wants."
"She felt coerced into attending the event even though she didn't want to go."
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Word Game Points

Is COERCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, coerce is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COERCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is COERCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, coerce is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COERCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is COERCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, coerce is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COERCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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