coercive

[koh-ur-siv]

adjective

1. serving or tending to coerce.

Other Word Forms

• coercively adverb
• coerciveness noun
• noncoercive adjective
• noncoercively adverb
• noncoerciveness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of coercive¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; coerce + -ive

Example Sentences

The assistant coroner at South London Coroner's Court delivered an open verdict on the medical cause of Rebekah's death but said there was no doubt she was suffering from coercive control.

From BBC

In the order, the judge referred to the executive order as a “coercive threat” and said it was unconstitutional.

From Los Angeles Times

ITV also says participants get training in advance about "mutually respectful behaviour in relationships" and "behaviour patterns associated with controlling and coercive behaviour".

From BBC

It says Beijing's controls are "unjustified" and "intended to be coercive".

From BBC

Separately, a pre-trial review is taking place for Mr Blades at Worcester Crown & County Court on Tuesday regarding a charge of engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour against the presenter's estranged wife Lisa Zbozen.

From BBC

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