coercive

🇺🇸 /kəʊˈɜːrsɪv/ 🇬🇧 /kəʊˈɜːsɪv/
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adjective
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causing someone to do something by using force or threats

The government used coercive tactics to suppress the protests.

translation

adj. causing someone to do something by using force or threats