Coercive
(adjective)
- Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
- Tending to force or compel compliance.
Origin:
The word coercive is formed from the verb "coerce" which means to force or oblige (someone) to do something, typically by using threats or pressure.
Examples:
- The government used coercive measures to bring the opposition groups to the negotiating table.
- The company's management has a coercive approach to getting work done.
- The interrogations were so coercive that they were considered torture.
- The employee felt that the manager's demands were coercive and not optional.
- The new law is seen as a coercive measure to force companies to reduce emissions.