what is coercion

Coercion is the act of compelling someone to act in an involuntary manner by using threats, including threats to use force against that person. It involves a set of forceful actions that violate the free will of an individual in order to induce them to act in a certain way. Coercion can involve not only the infliction of bodily harm but also psychological abuse, which is intended to enhance the perceived credibility of the threat. The threat of further harm may also lead to the acquiescence of the person being coerced. Coercion can be used as leverage to force victims to act in a way that is contrary to their own interests. Pain compliance is a form of coercion that involves the use of painful stimulus to control or direct an organism. Coercion can also involve threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person, or any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to act would result in serious harm or physical restraint against any person. Coercion can be used to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do, and it can be achieved through the use of force, threats, or other means.