verb🔗ShareVergewaltigenTo violate (a woman); to rape."The attacker forced the young woman into the dark alley. "Der Angreifer vergewaltigte die junge Frau in der dunklen Gasse.sexinhumanlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anstrengen, sein Bestes gebenTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the difficult project, she forced herself to stay up late and work. "Um das schwierige Projekt zu beenden, strengte sie sich an, bis spät in die Nacht wach zu bleiben und zu arbeiten.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, nötigenTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The teacher forced the students to stay after school to finish their assignments. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, nach der Schule zu bleiben, um ihre Aufgaben zu erledigen.actionhumanlawpoliticsgovernmentsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZwingen, erzwingenTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The teacher forced the students to finish the assignment before leaving class. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, die Aufgabe zu beenden, bevor sie den Unterricht verließen.actionpolicemilitaryChat 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. "Der starke Wind zwang das Segelboot über den See.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, zwingenTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The teacher forced the students to stay after class to finish the assignment. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, nach dem Unterricht zu bleiben, um die Aufgabe zu beenden.actionenergyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, aufzwingenTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Ein Schloss aufbrechen.actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErobern, einnehmen, stürmenTo 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 stronghold. "Die Soldaten stürmten in die Festung des Feindes.militarywaractionpolicelawChat 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.sportChat 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."The player forced his partner to trump the trick by leading a diamond, even though his partner didn't have any diamonds. "Der Spieler zwang seinen Partner, den Stich mit einer Karo-Karte zu übertrumpfen, obwohl sein Partner keine Karos hatte.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchsetzen, erzwingenTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."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.lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstärken, bemannenTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The army was forced to garrison the border town to protect it from attack. "Die Armee musste die Grenzstadt bemannen, um sie vor Angriffen zu schützen.militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErzwingen, zwingenTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."The teacher forced the students to prioritize their studies, valuing their future success. "Der Lehrer zwang die Schüler, ihre Studien zu priorisieren, und schätzte ihren zukünftigen Erfolg.valueemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFüllen, stopfenTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forced the turkey with stuffing before roasting it. "Der Koch füllte den Truthahn vor dem Braten mit Füllung.foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErzwungen, gewaltsamObtained forcefully, not naturally."Her forced smile was harder and harder to keep as her critical father kept on complaining about her."Ihr erzwungenes Lächeln fiel ihr immer schwerer, als ihr kritischer Vater sich ständig über sie beschwerte.actionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareErzwungen, gewaltsam geöffnetOpened or accessed using force."The locked cabinet door was forced open, revealing a pile of forgotten papers. "Die verschlossene Schranktür wurde gewaltsam geöffnet und enthüllte einen Stapel vergessener Papiere.actionpolicepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
