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coercive

[koh-ur-siv] / koʊˈɜr sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
forcible
Synonyms


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If they decided to file a lawsuit against her, alleging coercive control, they would have to come up with enough evidence to prove their case to a judge in court.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

It is that coercive group dynamics can compel a remarkably wide range of harmful behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Bangor Conwy Môn MS took over after her predecessor Dan Thomas quit as leader following an arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Nigel Farage has announced Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, replacing Dan Thomas after his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 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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