Coercive Meaning
/kəʊˈɜː(ɹ)sɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjDisplaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
adjSuch that the ratio of |F(x)| to x approaches infinity as x approaches infinity.
Sentence Examples
The police used coercive techniques when questioning suspects.
Consent can't exist in coercive situations.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ tactics used by the interrogator made the prisoner confess immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government used ____ measures to maintain order.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English coerce Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English coercive From coerce + -ive.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Bush administration is studying options for military strikes against Iran as part of a broader strategy of coercive diplomacy to pressure Tehran to abandon its alleged nuclear development program, according to U.S. officials and independent analysts."
— 2006 July 19, Post Staff Writers, “U.S. Is Studying Military Strike Options on Iran”, in Washington Post, Washington, page A01:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ tactics used by the interrogator made the prisoner confess immediately.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The government used ____ measures to maintain order.