Meaning of the word coercing in English

What does coercing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coercing

US /koʊˈɜːrsɪŋ/
UK /kəʊˈɜːsɪŋ/

Verb

persuading an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats

Example:
The police were accused of coercing a confession from the suspect.
He was found guilty of coercing witnesses.
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