Coercive

usgb/kəʊˈɜːrsɪv/
adjective

Using force to make someone do something against their will.

The government has been accused of coercive measures to control the media.
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Often appears as...

  • coercive measures
  • coercive power
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Negative Emotion

The word 'coercive' implies negativity and resistance. It suggests an action is not welcomed.

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The activists condemned the company's coercive labor practices.
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Power Imbalance

'Coercive' often points to a power imbalance where one party can force the other into compliance.

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Workers felt the new policies were a form of coercive management.
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Not Physical

'Coercive' doesn't always mean physical force; it can also refer to psychological pressure.

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Her boss used coercive tactics to ensure she would not leave the job.
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