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.