CEFR C1
coerce
Translation
強制する / 無理やりさせる / 圧力をかける
Meaning
Coerce means to force someone to do something by threats, pressure, authority, or intimidation. It implies that the person's free choice is being overridden.
Examples
- 警察は彼が自白を強要されたと主張しました。
The police claimed he was coerced into confessing. - 会社は従業員に契約への署名を強制してはいけません。
The company must not coerce employees into signing the contract.