forced

• Describe algo hecho o producido con esfuerzo, de manera no natural o no espontánea; también puede referirse a algo causado por presión externa.

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.

   forzado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconstraineddrivenenforcedinvoluntarymandatoryobligatoryobliged

   Antónimosoptionalspontaneousvoluntarywilling

2. Artificial or unnaturalB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or spontaneity; strained.

   forzado o artificial

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

   Sinónimosaffectedartificialcontrivedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antónimoseasyeffortlessfluidgenuinenaturalspontaneousunforced

3. Imposed by external factorsB2formal

   Resulting from circumstances beyond one's control.

   impuesto por circunstancias externas

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscompulsoryimposedinvoluntaryobligatoryunavoidable

   Antónimosoptionalspontaneousunforcedvoluntarywilling

• Verbo que denota obligar a alguien a actuar de cierta manera o emplear la fuerza física para lograr un objetivo.

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.

   obligar a alguien a hacer algo

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

   Sinónimoscoercecompelconstraindriveimpelobligepresspressure

   Antónimosallowcoaxencourageletpermitpersuadeurge

2. Use physical strengthA2formal

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

   Forzar (usar fuerza física)

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

   Sinónimosdriveheavepresspropelpushramshovethrust

3. Produce with effortB2informal

   To produce something through great effort or strain.

   Producir con esfuerzo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffectassumecontrivecounterfeitfakefeignmanufactureput onsimulate

Variantes phrasalforce out