coerce
Translation
to coerce, to force, to compel
Examples
He was coerced into signing the contract.
He was coerced into signing the contract.
They tried to coerce him to join their group.
They tried to coerce him to join their group.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) He was coerced into signing the contract.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to force (sb.) to do (sth.) They tried to coerce him to join their group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: force, compel, pressure; Antonyms: persuade, allow
Etymology
From Latin 'coercere' (to surround, restrain), from 'co-' (together) + 'arcere' (to enclose).
Memory Tips
It sounds a bit like 'co-force'. You are 'forcing' someone to 'cooperate'.