as in persistent
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using force or threats to make someone do something; using coercion
coercive measures
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Recent Examples of coercive
Subramanian has not publicly explained why coercive control cannot be discussed during the trial.
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 1 May 2025
They were also intrinsically motivated to learn and less rigid or coercive with their beliefs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Among other topics ordered to be struck from the reports:
Involuntary or coercive medical or psychological practices.
—Graham Smith, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Gray-zone warfare refer to coercive actions that deliberately stop short of direct conflict.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 1 May 2025
They were also intrinsically motivated to learn and less rigid or coercive with their beliefs.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Among other topics ordered to be struck from the reports:
Involuntary or coercive medical or psychological practices.
—Graham Smith, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
Gray-zone warfare refer to coercive actions that deliberately stop short of direct conflict.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercive
Adjective
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The 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva displayed polished tannins, vibrant red fruit, and a graceful, persistent finish.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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There's a global 4B movement encouraging women to go celibate in protest against shrinking rights and persistent misogyny.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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But now, there was the greatest, most pressing need.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 May 2025
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And there likely will be a next time, with the Heat in the midst of a cap crunch and with more pressing needs than a $9 million player who likely sets up again as, at best, a ninth man.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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