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kracht
a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.
Voorbeelden
The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze.
De macht van de brandweer toonde ongelooflijke moed en teamwork bij het blussen van de enorme brand.
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kracht, geweld
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
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kracht, sterkte
a physical power, strength, or energy that allows an object to change its motion or position
Voorbeelden
The police used minimal force to restrain the suspect.
De politie gebruikte minimale kracht om de verdachte te bedwingen.
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kracht, macht
a powerful effect or influence
05
kracht
(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction
Voorbeelden
Magnetic force can attract or repel metal objects.
De magnetische kracht kan metalen objecten aantrekken of afstoten.
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kracht, korps
group of people willing to obey orders
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kracht, macht
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
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kracht, gedwongen uit
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
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kracht, geldigheid
(of a law) having legal validity
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kracht, korps
a group of people having the power of effective action
to force
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dwingen, forceren
to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to
Ditransitive: to force sb to do sth
Voorbeelden
The invaders forced the captured soldiers to reveal classified information.
De indringers dwingen de gevangen soldaten om geheime informatie te onthullen.
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dwingen, forceren
to exert pressure or strength to achieve a particular outcome, often against opposition or resistance
Complex Transitive: to force sth [adj]
Voorbeelden
The athlete forced the heavy weights overhead, determined to complete the lift despite the strain.
De atleet forceerde de zware gewichten boven het hoofd, vastbesloten om de lift te voltooien ondanks de inspanning.
03
forceren, duwen
to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space
Transitive: to force sth somewhere
Voorbeelden
The mechanic had to force the wrench into the narrow space to reach the bolt.
De monteur moest de sleutel in de krappe ruimte forceren om bij de bout te komen.
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dwingen, forceren
to pressure someone to do something against their will or better judgment
Ditransitive: to force sb into an action or decision
Voorbeelden
The scam artist forced elderly individuals into giving up their life savings through deceitful schemes.
De oplichter dwong oudere individuen om hun levensbesparingen op te geven door middel van bedrieglijke schema's.
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dwingen, forceren
to exert effort to accomplish a particular outcome or result
Transitive: to force an outcome
Voorbeelden
The activists forced legislative reforms by raising awareness and mobilizing public support for their cause.
De activisten dwingen wetgevende hervormingen af door bewustwording te vergroten en publieke steun voor hun zaak te mobiliseren.
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dwingen, met geweld nemen
take by force
Transitive: to force a point of entry
Lexicale Boom
forceful
forceless
forcible
force
