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Definitions from the WebCoercionNoun - Sense 1:the act of compelling someone to do something against their will Sample Sentence: "The kidnapper resorted to coercion in order to extract a ransom from the victim's family." Noun - Sense 2:the use of force or threats to govern or control Sample Sentence: "Totalitarian regimes often employ coercion to maintain their power over the population." Verb - Sense 1:to force or intimidate someone into taking a particular action Sample Sentence: "The bully tried to coerce the student into giving him his lunch money." Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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