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- [koh-ur-siv]
- /koʊˈɜr sɪv/
- /kəʊˈɜː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-ur-siv]
- /koʊˈɜr sɪv/
Definitions of coercive word
- adjective coercive Coercive measures are intended to force people to do something that they do not want to do. 3
- adjective coercive of coercion or tending to coerce 3
- adjective coercive serving or tending to coerce. 1
- noun coercive Relating to or using force or threats. 1
- adjective coercive bullying, forcing 1
- adjective coercive Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce. 0
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Origin of coercive
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; coerce + -ive
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Parts of speech for Coercive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coercive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
coercive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coercive
adj coercive
- bullying — the intimidation of weaker people
- violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- intimidating — to make timid; fill with fear.
adjective coercive
- forcible — done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
- strong-arm — using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- tough — strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.
Antonyms for coercive
adjective coercive
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
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