挟制 (xié zhì) — to coerce, to force someone to do one's bidding

Definition

Formal verb meaning to coerce or force someone into doing what you want, often through leverage or pressure. Implies the victim has little real choice and submits unwillingly.

verb

to coerceto force someone to do one's bidding

Examples

挟制。
Tā shì tú xié zhì duì shǒu.
He tried to coerce his opponent.
挟制，。
Gōng sī bèi jìng zhēng duì shǒu xié zhì, bù dé bù gǎi biàn jì huà.
The company was coerced by competitors into having to change its plans.
挟制。
xié zhì Tā rén shì yì zhǒng bú dào dé de xíng wéi.
Coercing others is an immoral behavior.

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