Coercive Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Coercive [koh-ur-siv]

ADJECTIVE

Example

"The company has been using coercive measures against employees after knowing of their association with the Union movement."

"The coercive powers of the state over its citizen are not a part of a democracy."

Synonyms

Forceful, Vigorous, Powerful, Assertive, Harsh, Insistent, Pushing, Bullying, Violent

Antonyms

Weak, Soft, Subtle, Kind, Submissive, Feeble, Lame, Useless