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
The modern fiscal state, with its taxation power, its legitimate coercive authority, and its sheer capacity, is arguably the only institution capable of countering the astonishing power of our billionaire robber baron oligarch class.
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Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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
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Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coercive
Adjective
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Yet Sobule recognized the persistent sexism that followed her and her peers onto television and the covers of magazines.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The program provides monthly payments of $1,200 to young people who recently aged out of extended foster care, yet the baseline data reveals persistent struggles: 70% of participants frequently worry about paying bills, 40% experienced homelessness in the past year, and 70% face food insecurity.—
First Place for Youth,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Midfielder Lewis Cook played as a pressing No 10 and would jump onto Konsa.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Current Challenges One of the most pressing issues that has existed for some time in the business applications implementation space is not having enough skilled professionals within the industry to meet the rising demand for these solutions.—
Joseph Longo,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Coercive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coercive. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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