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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

  1. adjective Using force, threats or pressure to make someone do something against their will.
  2. 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.

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