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forced

/fɔːrst/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/fɔːrst/

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

ruОписывает что-то, сделанное или произведённое с усилием, неестественно или не спонтанно; также может относиться к чему-то, вызванному внешним давлением.esDescribe algo hecho o producido con esfuerzo, de manera no natural o no espontánea; también puede referirse a algo causado por presión externa.frQualifie quelque chose qui est fait ou produit avec effort, de manière non naturelle ou non spontanée ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose de provoqué par une pression extérieure.deBeschreibt etwas, das mit Anstrengung, unnatürlich oder nicht spontan gemacht oder hervorgebracht wird; kann sich auch auf etwas beziehen, das durch äußeren Druck verursacht wird.ptDescreve algo feito ou produzido com esforço, de forma não natural ou não espontânea; também pode se referir a algo imposto por pressão externa.zh形容某事是勉强做出的、不自然的或不自发的;也可指因外部压力而被迫发生的。arيصف شيئًا مُصنوعًا أو مُؤدّى بجهد وتكلّف، أو غير طبيعي وغير عفوي؛ كما يشير إلى ما يقع تحت ضغط أو إكراه خارجي.

  1. Done under compulsion B1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruВынужденныйesforzadofrfait sous contraintedeErzwungenptForçadozh被迫的arإجباري

    Synonyms: constraineddrivenenforcedinvoluntarymandatoryobligatoryobliged

    Antonyms: optionalspontaneousvoluntarywilling

  2. Artificial or unnatural B2 formal

    Lacking naturalness or spontaneity; strained.

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

    ruНатянутыйesforzado o artificialfrForcé, artificieldeUnnatürlich, gezwungenptForçadozh不自然的arمتكلّف

    Synonyms: affectedartificialcontrivedstiltedstrainedunnatural

    Antonyms: easyeffortlessfluidgenuinenaturalspontaneousunforced

  3. Imposed by external factors B2 formal

    Resulting from circumstances beyond one's control.

    • 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.

    ruВынужденныйesimpuesto por circunstancias externasfrimposé par des circonstances extérieuresdeErzwungenptForçadozh被迫的arمفروض من ظروف خارجة عن الإرادة

    Synonyms: compulsoryimposedinvoluntaryobligatoryunavoidable

    Antonyms: optionalspontaneousunforcedvoluntarywilling

  • more forced comparative form
  • most forced superlative form

verb

A2formalcommon/fɔːrs/

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий принуждение кого-либо или чего-либо действовать определённым образом или применение физической силы для достижения цели.esVerbo que denota obligar a alguien a actuar de cierta manera o emplear la fuerza física para lograr un objetivo.frVerbe désignant l'action de contraindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose à agir d'une certaine manière, ou d'appliquer une force physique pour atteindre un objectif.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu einer bestimmten Handlung zu zwingen oder körperliche Gewalt einzusetzen, um ein Ziel zu erreichen.ptVerbo que indica obrigar alguém ou algo a agir de determinada maneira, impor algo pela força ou usar força física para atingir um objetivo.zh动词,指迫使某人或某物以特定方式行动,或使用体力以达到目的。arفعل يدل على إجبار شخص أو شيء على التصرف بطريقة معينة، أو استخدام القوة الجسدية أو الضغط لتحقيق هدف أو إحداث نتيجة.

  1. Make someone do something B1 formal

    To compel or make someone do something against their will.

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

    ruЗаставитьesobligar a alguien a hacer algofrforcer (à faire quelque chose)deZwingenptForçarzh强迫arأجبر

    Synonyms: coercecompelconstraindriveimpelobligepresspressure

    Antonyms: allowcoaxencourageletpermitpersuadeurge

  2. Use physical strength A2 formal

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

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

    ruПрименять физическую силуesForzar (usar fuerza física)frforcerdeKörperliche Kraft anwendenptForçar fisicamentezh用力arاستخدام القوة الجسدية

    Synonyms: driveheavepresspropelpushramshovethrust

  3. Produce with effort B2 informal

    To produce something through great effort or strain.

    • 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.

    ruВыдавливать усилиемesProducir con esfuerzofrProduire avec effortdeMit Mühe hervorbringenptProduzir com esforçozh费力做出arإنتاج بجهد

    Synonyms: affectassumecontrivecounterfeitfakefeignmanufactureput onsimulate

  • forced past participle
  • forced past simple
  • forcing present participle
  • forces third person singular

Phrasal variants: force out