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coercive in Italian

coercive in Italian is coercitivo — coercive means using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.

coercive in Italian

coercitivo
adj
Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.

What does "coercive" mean?

  1. adjective Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
    "The contract was signed under coercive pressure from the lender."
  2. adjective Describing a sustained pattern of controlling behaviour in a relationship, such as isolating, monitoring or humiliating a partner. Chiefly in the phrase coercive control.
    "Coercive control became a criminal offence in England and Wales in 2015."
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coercive in a sentence

  • The contract was signed under coercive pressure from the lender.
  • Campaigners argue the questioning techniques were coercive.
  • Coercive control became a criminal offence in England and Wales in 2015.
  • She described a coercive relationship in which every purchase had to be justified.

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What is "coercive" in Italian?

"coercive" in Italian is coercitivo. coercive means: Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.

How do you use "coercive" in a sentence?

Example: "The contract was signed under coercive pressure from the lender." In Italian, "coercive" is coercitivo.

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