v. t. | 1. | To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb. |
2. | To compel or constrain to any action; | |
3. | To compel or enforce; |
Verb | 1. | coerce - to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information" |