coerciveness
/koʊˈɜrsɪvnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being forceful or threatening in order to make someone do something.
- The treaty was criticized for its coerciveness, as weaker nations had little choice but to sign.
- The coerciveness of the new policy made employees feel pressured to work overtime.
- She disliked the coerciveness of the sales pitch, which relied on fear rather than facts.
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