diff --git a/client-cli/pvc/pvc.py b/client-cli/pvc/pvc.py
index 7a31fcb2..317e0d5f 100755
--- a/client-cli/pvc/pvc.py
+++ b/client-cli/pvc/pvc.py
@@ -1353,7 +1353,7 @@ def vm_stop(domain, confirm_flag):
 @click.argument("domain")
 @click.option(
     "--force",
-    "force",
+    "force_flag",
     is_flag=True,
     default=False,
     help="Forcibly stop the VM instead of waiting for shutdown.",