Coercive and Compulsory

Coercive

Coercive adjective - Serving or intended to coerce.
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Compulsory is a synonym for coercive in involuntary topic. In some cases you can use "Compulsory" instead an adjective "Coercive". popular alternative

Nearby Words: coerce, coercion, coerced, coercible, coercing

Compulsory

Compulsory adjective - Forcing one's compliance or participation by or as if by law.
Usage example: compulsory retirement at age 70

Coercive is a synonym for compulsory in involuntary topic. You can use "Coercive" instead an adjective "Compulsory". popular alternative

Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive
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