coercing

Meanings

• Verb

  Forcing someone to do something against their will or making them believe something through pressure or intimidation.

  - "The boss tried to coerce his employees into working overtime."
  - "Politicians often use coercion to get their opponents to withdraw from elections."

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Synonyms

bully , compel , dragoon

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Variants

List of all variants of coercing that leads to same result
coerce , coerced , coerces , coercible , coercing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'coercere' meaning 'to compel' or 'constrain'.

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Trivia

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1. Coercion is a common theme in many dystopian novels, such as '1984' by George Orwell and 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley.

2. Coercion is also used in the context of sports, where athletes may be pressured to use performance-enhancing drugs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Extortion: Extortion is a form of coercion where someone is forced to pay a sum of money or give up something of value under threat.

2. Brainwashing: Brainwashing is a form of coercion where someone's beliefs, values, and personality are manipulated through psychological means.

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Culture

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Coercion has been a topic of interest in various fields such as law, politics, and psychology. It is often discussed in relation to power dynamics and consent. In literature, coercion is a common theme in works dealing with themes of control and manipulation.

How to Memorize "coercing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of someone forcing someone else to do something against their will.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coercion' with the idea of pressure or manipulation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Coerced into action' to remember the meaning of the word.

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