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. In some cases you can use "Coercive" instead an adjective "Compulsory". popular alternative
Nearby Words: compulsion, compulsive
Coercive
Coercive adjective - Serving or intended to coerce.
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Synonyms for Coercive
Compulsory is a synonym for coercive in involuntary topic. You can use "Compulsory" instead an adjective "Coercive". popular alternative
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Related pairs
- involuntary and compulsory
- involuntary and coercive
- binding and compulsory
- binding and coercive
- violent and compulsory
- violent and coercive
- stringent and compulsory
- stringent and coercive
- necessary and compulsory
- necessary and coercive
- mandatory and compulsory
- mandatory and coercive
- required and compulsory
- required and coercive
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