coercing

verb

How many syllables in coercing?

There are 2 syllables in the word coercing.

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How to pronounce coercing:

Definition of coercing:

coercing (verb):: to compel or force; to compel to an act or choice

Synonyms for coercing:

blackmailing

browbeat

bulldoze

bully

bullying

compel

compelling

constrain

constraining

dragoon

dragooning

drive

driving

force

forcing

impelling

impressing

intimidate

intimidating

making

muscling

obligating

obliging

press-gang

pressing

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Antonyms for coercing:

aiding

allowing

assisting

discouraging

dissuading

encouraging

freeing

halting

helping

leaving alone

letting go

persuading

releasing

repressing

stopping

suppressing

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