Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The warring communities were coerced into negotiating a settlement?

  • A driven
  • B compelled
  • C persuaded
  • D pressured
jamb 2011english-language

The correct answer is C. persuaded

coerced; obtain (something) from someone by using force or threats.

persuaded; provide a sound reason for (someone) to do something. 

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