How do you pronounce coercive?

coercive is pronounced as /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/.

⚠️coercive

adjective

/koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

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

The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.

forceful, intimidating, threatening, compelling, repressive

voluntary, permissive, lenient

coercive power, coercive measures, coercive tactics, coercive control

Made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations; required.

dependable; trustworthy; consistent;

worth the time, effort, or money spent; valuable

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

not happy; sad, disappointed, or dissatisfied

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat