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coercive

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﹒Relating to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something.

﹒Characterized by the exercise of authority or power in an oppressive or restrictive manner.

Examples

﹒The government was accused of using coercive tactics to silence political dissent.

﹒He felt that the manager's coercive leadership style was creating a hostile work environment.

﹒The contract was declared void because it had been signed under coercive pressure.

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