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The correct answer is compel.

Coerce

A. deceive
B. compel
C. encourage
D. resist

The correct answer is (B) To compel (by force, intimidation, authority, fear, etc.); to force (into obedience, compliance, or any course); to impel; to secure by force. Also, to dominate or control, particularly by taking advantage of fear, etc.

Coerce comes from Latin coercere (to constrain).

Examples of use:

  • She was coerced into signing the agreement.
  • The state coerces its citizens to observe regulations for their own safety.


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