hale 1
verbdomain: v society
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Examples
- 1.She forced him to take a job in the city
- 2.He squeezed her for information
Hypernym
compel 1
verb
force somebody to do something
EnglishHyponym
apply great or increased pressure
drive 5
verb
to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly
bludgeon 1
verb
overcome or coerce as if by using a heavy club
steamroller 1
verb
bring to a specified state by overwhelming force or pressure
squeeze for 1
verb
squeeze someone for money, information, etc.
Cause
act 1
verb
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
