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coerced


Meanings
  • Verb

    To force or compel someone to do something against their will.

  • Verb

    To manipulate or pressure someone into making a decision or taking an action.


Synonyms

bully , compel , dragoon
Rhymes
Words rhyming with coerced
perceived , deceived , received , believed
Variants
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coerce , coerced , coerces , coercible , coercing
Forms
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coerces, coercedly, coercive


Etymology
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From Old French coercer, meaning 'to compel, to force'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'coercion' comes from the Latin word coercare, which means 'to bind together'.

  2. Coercion is a common theme in many works of literature, including '1984' by George Orwell and 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury.


Related Concepts
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  1. Coercion: The act of using force, pressure, or threats to make someone do something they would not do otherwise.

  2. Extortion: The act of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.


Culture
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The word 'coerced' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict situations of power, control, and manipulation. It is often associated with themes of conflict, resistance, and survival.

How to Memorize "coerced"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where someone is being forced to do something against their will. Imagine their body language, facial expressions, and emotions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'coerced' with the idea of force or manipulation. Think of words like 'compelled', 'pressured', or 'forced'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'compel' and 'force', and 'C' for 'coerced'.


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