Level 5 · word 9,019 of 20,000

coercive

/koʊˈɜːrsɪv/ American
  • adj. 强制的, 强迫的
Definition
  • adj. using force or threats to make someone do something
Example
The manager's coercive tactics made employees afraid to speak up.
经理的高压手段让员工们不敢说出真心话。