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Definitions for Coercer

[1] to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
[2] to bring about through the use of force or other forms of compulsion; exact: to coerce obedience.
[3] to dominate or control, especially by exploiting fear, anxiety, etc.: The state is based on successfully coercing the individual.
[4] (tr) to compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires

Words related to Coercer

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Origin of Coercer

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin coercēre to hold in, restrain, equivalent to co- co- + -ercēre, combining form of arcēre to keep in, keep away, akin to arca ark

Words that may be confused with Coercer

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Other words from Coercer

co·erc·er , noun
co·er·ci·ble , adjective
non·co·er·ci·ble , adjective
un·co·erced , adjective

Word origin for Coercer

C17: from Latin coercēre to confine, restrain, from co- together + arcēre to enclose

Synonyms for Coercer

oppressor, rascal, annoyer, bulldozer, harrier, hector, persecutor, pest, rowdy, ruffian, tease, tormenter, tough, antagonizer, browbeater, insolent, intimidator