coerced

Definitions

Persuaded an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Obtained something through the use of pressure, intimidation, or force.

Examples

The witness claimed he was coerced into signing the false confession by the police.

She felt coerced by her employer to work overtime without any additional compensation.

Synonyms

forced compelled pressured bullied intimidated constrained obliged

Antonyms

persuaded encouraged volunteered willing unforced spontaneous free