🇬🇧 en fr 🇫🇷

coerce verb

  /koʊˈɝs/ , /kəʊˈɜːs/
  • (transitive, computing) To force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type.
 forcer
  • (transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
 contraindre, forcer
  • (transitive) To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.
 retenir
Wiktionary Links