The antonym of COERCIVE is :
- A) Progressive
- B) Opinionated
- C) Pronmoting
- D) Gentle
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Answer: D) Gentle
Explanation
"Gentle" is the antonym. Coercive means using force or threats to make people obey. Gentle means mild and kind, the opposite approach. "Progressive", "opinionated" and "promoting" are not opposites of force.
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Topic: Vocabulary