Coerces
/kəʊˈɜːrsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present of coerce, meaning to compel or force someone to act through threats or pressure.
The defendant coerces witnesses to withhold testimony.
Forms
- coerce
- coerced
- coercing
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Commentary
Use 'coerces' exclusively as present tense verb; define coercion for substantive concept.
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