noun🔗ShareKraft, Stärke, EnergieStrength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect."the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"die Kraft eines Appells, eines Arguments oder eines VertragsenergyphysicsmindabilityactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewalt, ZwangPower exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion."The teacher used force to make the disruptive student follow the rules. "Der Lehrer übte Gewalt aus, um den störenden Schüler dazu zu bringen, sich an die Regeln zu halten.actionenergyphysicsmilitarypolicelawgovernmentstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKraft, MachtAnything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing."The force of the unexpected rain caused significant damage to the school's roof. "Die Kraft des unerwarteten Regens verursachte erhebliche Schäden am Dach der Schule.energyphysicsactionthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKraftA physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)"The force of the wind was strong enough to blow down the old tree in the park. "Die Kraft des Windes war stark genug, um den alten Baum im Park umzuwehen.physicsenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKraft, StärkeSomething or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape."The force of the wind ripped the awning from the store's front. "Die Kraft des Windes riss die Markise von der Fassade des Geschäfts.energyphysicsscienceabilityactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTruppe, Einheit, StreitmachtA group that aims to attack, control, or constrain."police force"PolizeitruppemilitarygrouppolicewaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMacht, GewaltThe ability to attack, control, or constrain."show of force"MachtdemonstrationabilityactionenergyphysicsmilitarypoliceweaponwarlawgovernmentstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZwang, ManipulationA magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person."The magician performed a force, making it seem like the volunteer chose the queen of hearts, but the magician already knew the card. "Der Zauberer führte eine Manipulation durch, wodurch es so aussah, als hätte der Freiwillige die Herz-Königin gewählt, aber der Zauberer kannte die Karte bereits.entertainmentgamesupernaturalstageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRechtsgültigkeit, GültigkeitLegal validity."The law will come into force in January."Das Gesetz tritt im Januar in Kraft.lawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGewalt, ZwangEither unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion."The police used force to enter the house because of a suspected crime. "Die Polizei setzte Gewalt ein, um das Haus wegen eines vermuteten Verbrechens zu betreten.lawpolicegovernmentmilitaryactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBedeutung, AussagekraftAbility of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning."The force of her quiet statement, "I'm not going," was enough to change everyone's plans. "Die Aussagekraft ihrer ruhigen Feststellung „Ich gehe nicht“ reichte aus, um die Pläne aller zu ändern.languagecommunicationlinguisticswordabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDie Macht(with the, often capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note."My sister believes that the Force can help her focus during school exams. "Meine Schwester glaubt, dass die Macht ihr helfen kann, sich während der Schulprüfungen zu konzentrieren.storymythologyentertainmentliteraturephilosophyreligionsupernaturalcultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVergewaltigenTo violate (a woman); to rape."The attacker forced the student into the deserted classroom. "Der Angreifer vergewaltigte die Studentin in dem verlassenen Klassenzimmer.sexlawhumaninhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anstrengen, sein Bestes gebenTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the project on time, she forced herself to stay late at the office. "Um das Projekt rechtzeitig fertigzustellen, strengte sie sich an, bis spät im Büro zu bleiben.actionabilityworkenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, nötigenTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The teacher forced the students to complete the assignment before leaving class. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, die Aufgabe zu erledigen, bevor sie den Unterricht verließen.actionhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, erzwingenTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The teacher had to force the students to stay focused during the long lesson. "Der Lehrer musste die Schüler zwingen, sich während der langen Lektion zu konzentrieren.actionphysicsenergyabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, erzwingenTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forced the sailboat across the lake quickly. "Der starke Wind zwang das Segelboot schnell über den See.energyphysicsactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, zwingenTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The teacher forced the students to finish the assignment before leaving class. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, die Aufgabe zu beenden, bevor sie die Klasse verließen.actionenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, aufzwingenTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Ein Schloss aufbrechen.propertyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, mit Gewalt erobernTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The soldiers forced their way into the enemy's headquarters. "Die Soldaten erzwangen sich den Weg in das Hauptquartier des Feindes.militarywaractionweaponessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAusmachenTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground."Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."Jones machte den Läufer an der zweiten Base aus, indem er die Tasche betrat.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen(whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold."During the card game, Sarah forced her partner to take the queen of spades, even though he didn't have a spade. "Während des Kartenspiels zwang Sarah ihren Partner, die Pik-Dame zu nehmen, obwohl er keine Pik hatte.gameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsetzen, erzwingenTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The school board will force the new attendance policy into effect next month. "Der Schulrat wird die neue Anwesenheitsrichtlinie nächsten Monat durchsetzen.governmentlawpoliticsactionstatemilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstärken, bemannenTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The army will force the school with soldiers to ensure safety during the protest. "Die Armee wird die Schule mit Soldaten bemannen, um die Sicherheit während der Proteste zu gewährleisten.militarywargovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, wertschätzen, sich kümmern umTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."My parents force great importance on education, so they value their children's schoolwork. "Meine Eltern legen großen Wert auf Bildung, daher schätzen sie die Schularbeiten ihrer Kinder.valueattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolizei, Truppe(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary."He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia."Er trat vor langer Zeit der Polizei bei, als er in Virginia lebte.policeorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWasserfall, KaskadeA waterfall or cascade."The force of the waterfall made a loud roar as it cascaded down the cliff face. "Der Wasserfall erzeugte ein lautes Rauschen, als er die Klippe hinunterstürzte.geographynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFüllen, stopfenTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forced the chicken with herbs and rice before roasting it. "Der Koch füllte das Huhn vor dem Braten mit Kräutern und Reis.foodactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
