Coercive; overbearing — displaying an intimidating, high-handed manner intended to make others feel pressured or subdued.
上司の威圧的な態度のせいで、部下は自由に意見を言えない。
Because of the boss's overbearing attitude, subordinates can't freely express their opinions.
彼女は会議で威圧的に話し、反対意見を黙らせた。
She spoke in a coercive manner at the meeting and silenced dissenting opinions.
威圧的に命令するよりも、丁寧に説明したほうが協力を得やすい。
Rather than issuing orders in an overbearing way, explaining politely is more likely to win cooperation.