Coerce/kəʊˈɜːrs/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotation Coerce usually implies something negative and against someone's will. The kidnapper tried to coerce her into revealing the code. Pro Tip 2/2Emotional Impact Using 'coerce' suggests the victim felt stressed or threatened. She felt coerced into agreeing because of his aggressive tone.