coercive

adjective
UK: /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/
US: /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

  1. Using force or threats to make someone do something they don't want to do.

    1. The bully was very coercive to the smaller children on the playground.
    2. The dictator maintained power through coercive measures and suppression of dissent.

  2. Relating to or involving the use of force or compulsion.

    1. The law prohibits coercive interrogation tactics by police officers.
    2. The company's coercive sales tactics pressured customers into buying unwanted products.

Synonyms

compulsory forced intimidatory bullying

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coercive" in English means: Using force or threats to make someone do something they don't want to do., Relating to or involving the use of force or compulsion..

The phonetic transcription of "coercive" is /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/ in British English and /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coercive": compulsory, forced, intimidatory, bullying.

Example usage of "coercive": "The bully was very coercive to the smaller children on the playground.". More examples on the page.