Coercive
Pronunciation: /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/
Coercive (adj)
- Using threats or pressure to make someone do something they do not want to do.
- Causing people to act in a certain way through strong pressure, not free choice.
- In law, involving actions that compel a person’s behaviour through authority or force.
Coercive (adjective)
Examples
- She refused a coercive threat and stayed calm.
- They reported coercive pressure to the police.