Synonyms of coercive

coercive

adjective

as in persistent

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

coercive measures

Related Words

• persistent
• pressing
• insistent
• urgent
• compulsory
• mandatory
• involuntary
• necessary
• enforced
• imperative
• obligatory
• incumbent
• required
• forced
• peremptory
• nonelective
• demanded

Dissimilar Words

• discretionary
• unnecessary
• voluntary
• unwanted
• optional
• elective
• chosen
• unneeded
• dispensable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coercive

Meanwhile, those looking to spread disinformation, target individuals with coercive personalized influence campaigns or perpetrate scams could find their job made easier. — Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Andrew Tate also faces a civil suit in the UK from four women who have accused him of rape and coercive control. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Tshisekedi last week ordered the finance, economy and mines ministries, along with revenue agencies, to ensure coercive measures remain exceptional, legally justified, and proportionate. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 16 July 2026

Washington treated the initial agreement as the opening move in a process to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, ease the economic strain of the closed waterway, and gradually constrain Iran’s coercive capabilities. — Sanam Vakil, Time, 16 July 2026