The practice of forcing someone to act in a certain way by using threats, intimidation, or pressure. Involves compelling compliance through fear or the promise of negative consequences.
From Latin 'coercere,' from 'co-' (together) and 'arcere' (to restrain or confine). Originally meant 'to restrain together,' emphasizing the use of force to limit someone's choices or freedom.
Coercion means 'restraining together' - it's the dark twin of persuasion, using fear instead of reason to close off all choices except the one the coercer wants you to make!
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