COERCIVE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

coercive

adjective

Definition of coercive

as in persistent

formal using force or threats to make someone do something; using coercion coercive measures

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Recent Examples of coercive Those brands have also faced allegations of aggressive or coercive sales practices in social media complaints and, in some cases, court proceedings. — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Authorities have already been using coercive tactics to find fresh troops. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 Rights groups say the number of Americans unjustly detained in the country ranges from a dozen to hundreds, including coercive exit bans. — Reuters, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coercive

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With almost 60% of Latino employment still spanning industries that traditionally pay less, Alvarez designed the report to capture growing income and employment in the context of persistent housing costs and working-class populations.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Sheik’s career was marked by a persistent tension between mainstream recognition and his own resistance to the machinery of pop stardom.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

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At the Miami-Dade Democratic Party’s Blue Gala featuring statewide candidates on the November ballot, speakers addressed the shifting dynamics and emphasized that Democrats can solve the state’s most pressing issues.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
For local authorities, access to farm land is one of the most pressing concerns.

— Diego Ibarra Sánchez, NPR, 19 Sep. 2026

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