Coercible

co·erce  (k-ûrs)

tr.v. co·erced, co·erc·ing, co·erc·es

1. To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel.

2. To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance. See Synonyms at force.

3. To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement.

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[Latin coercre, to control, restrain : co-, co- + arcre, to enclose, confine.]

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co·ercer n.

co·erci·ble adj.