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How do you spell Coerce?

Correct spelling

coerce

Remember: co-ERCE has -ER- like 'enclose' - coercion encloses your choices

Why is coerce spelled this way?

From Latin coercere, to restrain. CO (together) + ARCERE (to enclose). To coerce is to enclose someone's choices — force that narrows options to one.

Common misspellings of coerce

coersecoarcecoeracecoherce

Example

The dictator attempted to coerce citizens into supporting his regime through intimidation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell coerce?+
The correct spelling is "coerce". Remember: co-ERCE has -ER- like 'enclose' - coercion encloses your choices
Is it coerse or coerce?+
The correct spelling is "coerce", not "coerse".

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