coercive

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Recent Examples of coercive Consider talking with her – away from him – about the risk of emotional abuse through isolation (or even coercive control of finances). R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025 The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the latest tariff threats expose the U.S.'s coercive tactics. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025 The biggest problem is the extraordinarily coercive tactics that Trump has deployed against private businesses. The Editors, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025 Enhancing Preparedness And Training Threat actors are increasingly employing coercive methods such as fear, humiliation and ultimatums, to threaten and con individuals. Etay Maor, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coercive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercive
Adjective
  • There are medications available to help with persistent skin conditions, Cortright said.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Over 1 million children in Haiti are facing critical levels of food insecurity in Haiti amid persistent armed violence and forced displacements.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Graham will be a great fit for someone, but the Patriots have much more pressing needs than defensive lineman.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • One of the most pressing issues facing District 6 is traffic safety and infrastructure.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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