to seize by the arms or hold someone under duress, often to force compliance

to force or pressure someone into meeting a demand through threats or by exploiting a vulnerability

to carry along or bring with one as part of a flow or movement

to exploit someone's weakness to force them to do one's bidding

to command others by controlling a figurehead; to hold the emperor to control the lords

to force or pressure someone into an action or situation against their will

hold the nominal sovereign hostage to exert authority over the realm

to hold a grudge

to provoke