coercive in Portuguese
coercive in Portuguese is coercitivo, coercivo — coercive means using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
coercive in Portuguese
coercitivo
Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
coercivo
Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
What does "coercive" mean?
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adjective Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
"The contract was signed under coercive pressure from the lender."
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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 Portuguese?
"coercive" in Portuguese is coercitivo, coercivo. 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 Portuguese, "coercive" is coercitivo, coercivo.
Are there other ways to say "coercive" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "coercive": coercitivo, coercivo.
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