Force or compel under threat (6)

I believe the answer is:

coerce

(Other definitions for coerce that I've seen before include "Persuade using threats" , "Oblige by force" , "Railroad" , "Force (someone) to do something" , "Make or compel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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