coerce | Definition of coerce

Synonyms and Antonyms of coerce

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

was coerced into signing the document

Synonyms of coerce

blackjack, compel, constrain, dragoon, drive, force, impel, impress, make, muscle, obligate, oblige, press, pressure, sandbag

Words Related to coerce

browbeat, bulldoze, bully, cow, hector, intimidate

blackmail, high-pressure, menace, shame, terrorize, threaten

badger, harass, hound

Phrases Synonymous with coerce

twist one's arm

Near Antonyms of coerce

allow, let, permit

argue, convince, induce, move, persuade, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)