How is the word zwingen translated from German to English

English translation
Compel
verb

Jemanden zu etwas nötigen.

To force someone to do something.

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  • Das Gesetz zwingt Fahrer anzuhalten. — The law compels drivers to stop.

  • Nichts kann mich zwingen, das zu unterschreiben. — Nothing can compel me to sign this.

  • Warum Schüler zu einer Uniform zwingen? — Why compel students to wear a uniform?

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