Synonyms for coercive
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
Related words
- Word family
- coerciveness coercivity
- Phrases
- coercive persuasion
Example sentences
- forcible He had to take a forcible approach to the stuck window.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| coercive | rising | |
| forcible | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- forcible3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (forcible3 = 3 syllables).