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Meaning of
coercive
in English
coercive
us
//koʊˈɹɪsɪv//
uk
//kəˈɜːsɪv//
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
having
a
tendency
to
force
or
dominate
;
using
power
The
government
used
coercive
measures
to
suppress
the
opposition
.
characterized
by
intimidating
or
controlling
behavior
The
coercive
leadership
style
of
the
manager
created
a
toxic
work
environment
.
Compounds / Phrases
coercive persuasion
coercive-recruitment