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coercionist

/kəˈsɜːʃənɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does coercionist mean?

noun

A person who advocates or practices coercion, especially in politics or social relations. A person who uses or supports the use of force or pressure to achieve a goal or enforce compliance.

Example

"The politician was accused of being a coercionist by her opponents, who claimed she was using her power to silence dissenting voices."

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