zwingend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coercive adjective Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
- cogent adjective Clear, logical and convincing enough that a reasonable person would be persuaded.
- compelling adj So interesting or convincing that it grabs and holds your attention.
- forceful adj Strong and full of power or determination.
- imperative adj Extremely important; essential.
Senses
zwingend is used for these senses in English:
- coercive Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
- cogent Reasonable and convincing; based on evidence.
- compelling very interesting; able to capture and hold one's attention
- forceful Capable of either physical or coercive force; powerful.
- imperative Expressing a command; authoritatively or absolutely directive.
coercive — full definition
- adjective Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
- adjective Describing a sustained pattern of controlling behaviour in a relationship, such as isolating, monitoring or humiliating a partner. Chiefly in the phrase coercive control.