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coercive
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coercive
(adjective)
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coercive
/koʊ
ˈ
ɚsɪv/
adjective
coercive
/koʊ
ˈ
ɚsɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of COERCIVE
[
more coercive; most coercive
]
formal
:
using force or threats to make someone do something
:
using coercion
coercive
measures/techniques/policies
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— coercively
adverb
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