Answer: coercion

AnswerCrossword Clue
COERCIONArm-twisting
COERCIONForce
COERCIONDuress.
COERCIONUse of force or pressure.
coercionforce or the power to use force in gaining compliance, as by a government or police force
coercionthe act of coercing (to compel (to force))
coercionthe act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance