Force, compel (6)

I believe the answer is:

coerce

This clue is a double definition.

'force' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'compel' is the second definition.
(coercing is a kind of compelling)

(Other definitions for coerce that I've seen before include "Persuade using threats" , "Railroad" , "Force into obedience" , "Forcibly compel" , "Make or compel" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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