Synonyms of coercing

coercing

verb

present participle of coerce

as in forcing

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

was coerced into signing the document

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forcing
• compelling
• obligating
• obliging
• pressuring
• driving
• blackmailing
• constraining
• dragooning
• impressing
• intimidating
• making
• muscling
• pressing
• impelling
• bullying
• sandbagging
• browbeating
• threatening
• blackjacking
• cowing
• terrorizing
• dragging
• bulldozing
• hectoring
• shaming
• badgering
• harassing
• twisting one's arm
• menacing
• hounding
• high-pressuring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• letting
• permitting
• allowing
• moving
• inducing
• talking (into)
• arguing
• satisfying
• winning (over)
• persuading
• prevailing (on or upon)
• convincing

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of coercing

An effective diplomatic strategy for the region will reestablish deterrence not just by threatening and coercing others, but also by creating positive incentives that would eschew conflict. —Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024