Why do people use the word force, when what they are talking about is not force?

This question got me to thinking.

And I am absolutely NOT challenging the person who asked the question. I am sure what they are saying is true.

It just got me to thinking.

It seems like these days, people use the word force, when in fact they are not talking about force.

Force is when somebody tells you to do something, or they will kill you or take from you the values that give meaning to your life.

Otherwise, it is simply a making a tough decision.

Something we all must occasionally do.

I think, more than occasionally, when people say the were forced, but they were not actually forced, it is a strategy for blaming somebody else for having to make a tough decision-Something we all must occasionally do.

What do you think?

(Did I already ask this question, a while ago? It sound familiar.)

If so, please feel free to answer again.