coercive

The definition of coercive is something related to the act of convincing someone through threats, force or without regard to what they want to do.

(adjective)

When your boyfriend says he is going to break up with you if you don't buy him a really expensive gift, this is an example of coercive behavior.

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See coercive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of coercion or tending to coerce

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See coercive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Characterized by or inclined to coercion.

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  • co·erˈcive·ly adverb
  • co·erˈcive·ness noun

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