To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb.
To force an attribute, normally of a data type, to take on the attribute of another data type.
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
To spur on, strongly recommend.
To foster, give help or patronage