coercive

Meanings

• Adjective or Verb

  Forcing someone to do something by using power or authority.

  - "The police used coercive tactics to extract a confession from the suspect."
  - "The government's coercive measures led to widespread protests."
  - "The boss's coercive behavior created a toxic work environment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coercive
perceivable , deceivable , receivable

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Variants

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coercive , coercively , coerciveness , coercivenesses , coercive force , coercive forces

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'coercere,' meaning 'to constrain' or 'to compel'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coercive' comes from the Latin word 'coercere,' which means 'to constrain' or 'to compel'.

2. Coercion is a common tactic used in abusive relationships and can take many forms, including emotional manipulation, financial control, and physical violence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coercion: The act of using force, threats, or other forms of pressure to make someone do something they would not do otherwise.

2. Intimidation: The use of threats or violence to scare or intimidate someone into doing something.

3. Compulsion: An irresistible urge or strong desire to perform an act, often against one's will.

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Culture

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The term 'coercive' has been used extensively in various fields, including psychology, politics, and law.

How to Memorize "coercive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a gun and forcing someone to do something. This can help you remember the definition of 'coercive' as something that involves using power or force to make someone do something.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'compel,' which means to force or require someone to do something. This can help you remember the meaning of 'coercive'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-E-R-C-E-I-V-E' to remember the definition: Coercion, Oppression, External, Require, Compel, Enforce, Intimidate, Violate, Exert.

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