forced

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Anstrengung, unnatürlich oder nicht spontan gemacht oder hervorgebracht wird; kann sich auch auf etwas beziehen, das durch äußeren Druck verursacht wird.

Describes something that is done or produced with effort, not naturally or spontaneously; can also refer to something compelled by external pressure.

1. Done under compulsionB1formal

   Carried out or produced under pressure or against one's will.

   Erzwungen

   • The forced labor conditions were condemned by human rights groups.
   • She gave a forced smile despite her sadness.
   • The plane made a forced landing due to engine failure.

   Synonymeconstraineddrivenenforcedinvoluntarymandatoryobligatoryobliged

   Antonymeoptionalspontaneousvoluntarywilling

2. Artificial or unnaturalB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or spontaneity; strained.

   Unnatürlich, gezwungen

   • His forced laughter made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The dialogue in the play felt forced and unrealistic.
   • She tried to make conversation, but it seemed forced.

   Synonymeaffectedartificialcontrivedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antonymeeasyeffortlessfluidgenuinenaturalspontaneousunforced

3. Imposed by external factorsB2formal

   Resulting from circumstances beyond one's control.

   Erzwungen

   • The company announced forced layoffs due to budget cuts.
   • They lived in forced exile for many years.
   • The team had a forced break because of the storm.

   Synonymecompulsoryimposedinvoluntaryobligatoryunavoidable

   Antonymeoptionalspontaneousunforcedvoluntarywilling

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu einer bestimmten Handlung zu zwingen oder körperliche Gewalt einzusetzen, um ein Ziel zu erreichen.

A verb used to indicate compelling someone or something to act in a particular way or to use physical strength to achieve something.

1. B1formal

   To compel or make someone do something against their will.

   Zwingen

   • They forced him to confess.
   • She forced a smile despite her sadness.
   • Parents shouldn't force children into activities they hate.

   Synonymecoercecompelconstraindriveimpelobligepresspressure

   Antonymeallowcoaxencourageletpermitpersuadeurge

2. Use physical strengthA2formal

   To use physical power to move, open, or break something.

   Körperliche Kraft anwenden

   • He forced the door open with a crowbar.
   • She forced her way through the crowd.
   • The wind forced the branches to bend.

   Synonymedriveheavepresspropelpushramshovethrust

3. Produce with effortB2informal

   To produce something through great effort or strain.

   Mit Mühe hervorbringen

   • He forced a laugh at the bad joke.
   • She forced herself to eat despite not being hungry.
   • The writer forced out a few more pages before deadline.

   Synonymeaffectassumecontrivecounterfeitfakefeignmanufactureput onsimulate

Phrasal-Variantenforce out