forced

• Descreve algo feito ou produzido com esforço, de forma não natural ou não espontânea; também pode se referir a algo imposto por pressão 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.

   Forçado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconstraineddrivenenforcedinvoluntarymandatoryobligatoryobliged

   Antônimosoptionalspontaneousvoluntarywilling

2. Artificial or unnaturalB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or spontaneity; strained.

   Forçado

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

   Sinônimosaffectedartificialcontrivedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antônimoseasyeffortlessfluidgenuinenaturalspontaneousunforced

3. Imposed by external factorsB2formal

   Resulting from circumstances beyond one's control.

   Forçado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscompulsoryimposedinvoluntaryobligatoryunavoidable

   Antônimosoptionalspontaneousunforcedvoluntarywilling

• Verbo que indica obrigar alguém ou algo a agir de determinada maneira, impor algo pela força ou usar força física para atingir um 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.

   Forçar

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

   Sinônimoscoercecompelconstraindriveimpelobligepresspressure

   Antônimosallowcoaxencourageletpermitpersuadeurge

2. Use physical strengthA2formal

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

   Forçar fisicamente

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

   Sinônimosdriveheavepresspropelpushramshovethrust

3. Produce with effortB2informal

   To produce something through great effort or strain.

   Produzir com esforço

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffectassumecontrivecounterfeitfakefeignmanufactureput onsimulate

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