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pakkokeinot — meaning in English

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English meaning

force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

Senses

pakkokeinot is used for these senses in English:

force (uncountable) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.
force (legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.

force — full definition

noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

voima valta tarmo väki pakko pakottaminen voimakeinot voimankäyttö joukot voimat voimassaolo pakottaa