Meaning 1neutral · 82%
Strong pressure limits a free decision.
Natural examples
Niemand sollte unter Zwang unterschreiben.
Nobody should sign under pressure.
Für den Besuch besteht kein Zwang.
There is no obligation to attend.
Der Zeitdruck erzeugte bei ihr den Zwang, sofort zu handeln.
Time pressure made her feel compelled to act immediately.
Usage note
Zwang often occurs with zu. Genitive has two forms; plural is Zwänge.
Mini-lesson: Zwang
Strong pressure limits a free decision. Zwang often occurs with zu. Genitive has two forms; plural is Zwänge.
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