How is the word obligar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Compel
verb

Forzar a alguien a hacer algo.

To force someone to do something.

Examples with “obligar”

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  • La ley obliga a los conductores a detenerse. — The law compels drivers to stop.

  • Nada puede obligarme a firmar esto. — Nothing can compel me to sign this.

  • ¿Por qué obligar a los alumnos a llevar uniforme? — Why compel students to wear a uniform?

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