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coerced

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/kəʊˈɜːrst/ · co-erced

To compel someone to act in a certain way by use of pressure or threats.

Meanings

verbformal

To compel someone to act in a certain way by use of pressure or threats.

کسی کو دباؤ یا دھمکی کے ذریعے مخصوص طریقے سے عمل کرنے پر مجبور کرنا۔

جبراً

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Synonyms

compelledforcedintimidatedمجبورمفلوکدباؤ

Antonyms

voluntarilywillinglyfreelyآزادیخوشیخواہش

Common Collocations

  • coerced confession
  • coerced consent
  • coerced agreement

Example Sentences

He was coerced into signing the contract under pressure.

اس پر دباؤ ڈال کر معاہدے پر دستخط کرنے پر مجبور کیا گیا۔

Us par dabao daal kar muahida par dastakhat karne par majboor kiya gaya.

The group was coerced into silence through intimidation.

اس گروہ کو دھمکیوں کے ذریعے خاموش رہنے پر مجبور کیا گیا۔

Is giroh ko dhamkiyon ke zariye khamosh rehne par majboor kiya gaya.

She felt coerced to accept the offer despite her reservations.

اس نے اپنے تحفظات کے باوجود پیشکش قبول کرنے پر مجبور محسوس کیا۔

Us ne apne tahafuzat ke bawajood peshkash qabool karne par majboor mehsoos kiya.

Easily Confused With

persuaded:Persuasion involves convincing someone to do something willingly, while coercion involves pressure or threats.

Word Family

coercion
nounجبراً کارروائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'coerce' like 'force' - both involve using power over someone.

Picture a person being forced into a corner, symbolizing pressure.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "coercere" — to restrain, control

First known use: 14th century

The word 'coerce' originates from the Latin 'coercere', which means to restrain or control. It has evolved in English to denote the use of force or intimidation.