COERCIVE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

coercive

adjective

Definition of coercive

as in persistent

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

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Recent Examples of coercive According to information provided to the court, that witness is expected to testify about coercive interrogation techniques and how memory becomes less reliable over time. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 According to analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Beijing has deployed coercive agriculture trade restrictions 26 times since 2010, including five in 2025 alone. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 The feature could help someone facing a violent thief or another coercive situation. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Physical assault is against the law, and verbal attacks, coercive control and intimidation are abusive behavior and are unacceptable regardless of gender. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coercive

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In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

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Twenty-two percent cited forecast accuracy and supplier delays as equally pressing.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
However, experts say that won’t result in operational missiles soon — or address Ukraine’s most pressing needs in its war against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

— Sylvia Hui, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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