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[きょう()·せい()]
kyousei
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 強制

noun, suru verb
  1. compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement

Definition and Synonyms for 強制

Coercion using force to cause something to occur
Synonyms: 強制, 強要, 強迫, 押し付け, 押し付ける
Thrust impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably
Synonyms: 強いる, 強制, 強要, 押し付ける, 無理強い
Enforce compel to behave in a certain way
Synonyms: 強制, 課す, 課する
Duress compulsory force or threat
Synonyms: 強制
Constraint the act of constraining
Synonyms: コンストレイント, 強制, 束縛, 気詰まり, 牽制
Force urge or force (a person) to an action
Synonyms: 強いる, 強制, 強要, 無理強い, 駆る
Hale to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :
Synonyms: ねだり, ゆすり, 仕向ける, 働きかける, 吹きかける, 強いる, 強制, 強圧, 強要, 強請, 強迫, 押し付ける, 無理強い
Constraint the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others
Synonyms: コンストレイント, 強制, 束縛, 気詰まり, 牽制
Force constrain or motivate
Synonyms: 強いる, 強制, 強要, 無理強い, 駆る

Meanings for each kanji in 強制

» strong
» system; law; rule

Categories 強制 is a member of

Causing the act of causing something to happen
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Confinement the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)
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Make give rise to
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Compel force somebody to do something
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Force a powerful effect or influence
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 強制

Sample Sentences for 強制

Ought he to be forced out of the presidency?
Kate was forced to read the book.
Black people were compelled to work in cotton fields.
Age discrimination is illegal and retirement is mandatory in only a few occupations.
If necessary, the government will force estate agents to reduce land prices.

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