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forcing

Prononciation : [ˈfɔːrsɪŋ]

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Contexte : « action »

(verb) to make someone or something do something they do not want to do. It means using pressure or strength to make things happen.

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She is forcing herself to finish her homework even though she is tired.

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He is not forcing his friend to join the game because he knows they prefer to watch.

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Are you forcing your little brother to share his toys?

Contexte : « pressure »

(verb) to push or move something with strength. This can be about applying physical strength to change position.

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They are forcing the door open because it got stuck.

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The wind is not forcing the leaves to move; they are still.

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Are you forcing the lid on tightly enough?

Contexte : « pressure »

(noun) the act of making someone do something against their will. It’s when someone feels pushed into a situation they don’t want to be in.

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The forcing of the issue led to a lot of discussions.

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There was no forcing in their decision; everyone agreed happily.

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Is forcing someone to do something always the best solution?

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