Coact
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəʊˈakt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Coact is a verb meaning (obsolete) To compel, constrain, force.
Meaning
(obsolete) To compel, constrain, force.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Forced, constrained, done under compulsion.
- (rare) To work together.
Example Sentences
The faith and service of Christ ought to be voluntary and not coacted.
too much solitariness […] is either coact, enforced, or else voluntary.
Word Forms
- coacts
- coacting
- coacted
- co-act
Synonyms for coact
Depending on context, synonyms include cooperate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compel, concuss, constrain, compulse, coagment, obligate.
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