coercive
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- coercively adverb
- coerciveness noun
- noncoercive adjective
- noncoercively adverb
- noncoerciveness noun
Etymology
Origin of coercive
Example Sentences
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Russian women say the idea of "therapising" them into having children is coercive, cruel and unworkable, and will do little to reverse declining birth rates -- currently at their lowest in 200 years.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
And in an administration increasingly comfortable with coercive approaches to homelessness, that tool may not remain narrowly used for long.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
Continued reporting can help ensure these coercive tactics fail, by denying Beijing the anonymity it relies on and giving victims the support they deserve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Dodsworth continues to campaign and raise awareness of domestic abuse and coercive control, and was awarded an OBE in 2025 for her services to domestic abuse survivors.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
We had heated discussions about whether we ought to have relied on coercive measures.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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