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Coercive

🔄 Synonyms of "Coercive"

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Word	Definition
powerful	Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Coercive"

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Word	Definition
powerful	Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
coerceverb	(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
coercionnoun	(uncountable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
forcedverb	Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
forcible	Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
compelverb	(transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
enforcementnoun	The act of enforcing; compulsion.
forcibly	In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
impositionnoun	The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
duressnoun	Constraint by threat.
forceful	Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
punitive	(law, military) Inflicting punishment; punishing.
oppressionnoun	The exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
compulsionnoun	An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
enforceable	Capable of being enforced.
compellable	Capable of being compelled or constrained.
forcenoun	Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
repressive	Serving to repress or suppress; oppressive
corrective	Of or pertaining to correction; serving to correct.
high-handed	Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.