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coercive methods

[/koʊˈɜrsɪv ˈmeθədz/]
nounpl: coercive methods
métodos coercitivos
1. Techniques or strategies used to force someone to do something against their will through threat, pressure, or constraint
The investigation revealed that coercive methods were used to extract confessions from suspects.
A investigação revelou que métodos coercitivos foram usados para extrair confissões dos suspeitos.
2. Tactics employed to compel compliance or obedience through intimidation or force
International law prohibits the use of coercive methods in interrogations.
O direito internacional proíbe o uso de métodos coercitivos em interrogatórios.
Synonyms
compulsive tacticscoercive tacticsforceful methodsintimidation tacticspressure tactics
Antonyms
voluntary methodspersuasive methodsconsensual approachescooperative strategies

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos coercitivos
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
métodos coercivos
Alternative form used in Portuguese legal terminology
General Brazilian
métodos de coerção
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the action of coercion

Related Idioms & Phrases

strong-arm tactics
arm-twisting
pressure tactics
forced compliance
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