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Zwängen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Zwängen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to squeeze", "to force" or "to cram".
Essential properties of "zwängen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: zwängen
- Simple past: zwängte
- Participle: gezwängt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "zwängen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To force or push into a tight space"
- Definition: "To force or push something into a small or tight space."
- Translation(s): to squeeze, to force, to cram, to push
- Synonym(s): quetschen, drücken, pressen
- Antonym(s): lösen, befreien
- Related word(s): drängen, schieben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er versucht, den Koffer in den Kofferraum zu zwängen.
- Sie musste sich durch die Menge zwängen.
- Er zwängte das Buch ins Regal.
2.) "To compel or force someone"
- Definition: "To force someone to do something against their will."
- Translation(s): force, compel, constrain, press
- Synonym(s): nötigen, zwingen
- Antonym(s): überreden, überzeugen
- Related word(s): drängen, nötigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er zwängte sie, mit ihm zu kommen.
- Sie zwängte ihn, das Geheimnis zu verraten.
- Er fühlte sich, als ob man ihn in eine Rolle zwängen wollte.