coagir

Senses

1. 1.

   to coerce, to force

   to compel someone to do something through force, threats, or pressure

2. 2.

   to constrain, to compel

   to restrict someone's freedom of action or choice

Examples

• "Ele foi coagido a assinar o contrato sob ameaça."

  He was coerced into signing the contract under threat.

• "Ninguém pode coagir você a testemunhar contra sua vontade."

  No one can force you to testify against your will.

• "Os bandidos tentaram coagir a vítima para que ela não denunciasse o crime."

  The criminals tried to coerce the victim so she wouldn't report the crime.

Usage

Formal/legal register. Commonly used with prepositions "a" + infinitive (coagir alguém a fazer algo). Often appears in passive constructions (ser coagido). Related noun: coação (coercion).