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強迫 — meaning in English

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English meaning

compel verb To force or pressure someone into doing something.
oblige verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.

Senses

強迫 is used for these senses in English:

compel (transitive) To force, constrain, or coerce.
oblige (transitive) To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

oblige — full definition

verb To require someone to do something, by law, duty, or circumstance.
verb To do someone a favour, often creating a sense of gratitude.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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