cultivator Definition: (noun) Someone concerned with the science or art or business of cultivating the soil. Synonyms: agriculturalist, grower, raiser Usage: He soon became a land-holder, then a prosperous cultivator of the soil, and shortly after a town-officer.
coerce Definition: (verb) To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral, or intellectual means. Synonyms: force, hale, pressure, squeeze Usage: The lawsuit alleged that her boss had coerced her into resigning and that she therefore deserved compensation.
penalize Definition: (verb) Impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on. Synonyms: punish Usage: The students were penalized for their tardiness and had to stay after school for detention.