gezwungen

Meaning

past participle of zwingen

zwingen

  1. (class-3, reflexive, strong, transitive) to force; to compel; to make (someone do something)
  2. (class-3, intransitive, strong) to necessitate; to call for

Frequency

B1
Etymology

From Middle High German getwungen, from Old High German gidwungan.

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