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coerce
verb as in compel, press
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They are not coerced into learning but are given the freedom to explore and practice skills on their own, fostering a deep understanding of their culture.
Some believe the existence of assisted dying legislation could create an implicit pressure on terminally-ill people - even if no-one is actively trying to coerce them.
Under the proposed legislation, it would also be illegal to pressure or coerce someone into making a declaration that they wish to end their life.
But in his speech Sir Mark said Mr Kaba was part of an extensive gang in Lambeth, south London, which “coerces and exploits black boys and draws them into gangs and crime”.
For Mr. Reed to meet his match in these people-pleasing Mormons, victims he sought to manipulate, coerce and dominate — well, there’s a gratification in that.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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