What is another word for were forced to?

Pronunciation: [wɜː fˈɔːst tuː] (IPA)

The phrase "were forced to" implies an element of coercion, suggesting that some action was taken unwillingly or under duress. Some synonyms for this term include "compelled to," "obliged to," "pressured into," "coerced to," "constrained to," "made to," "mandated to," and "enforced to." While these words all indicate a sense of being forced or obligated to act in a certain way, they may differ slightly in emphasis or connotation. For example, "pressured into" may suggest more subtle or persuasive forms of coercion, while "enforced to" may imply a more formal or legally binding obligation.

What are the hypernyms for Were forced to?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Were forced to

  • Iraq did not spontaneously opt for disarmament. They did it as part of a ceasefire, so they were forced to do it, otherwise the war might have gone on. So the motivation has been very different.
    Hans Blix
  • I believe in compulsory cannibalism. If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.
    Abbie Hoffman
  • We have people working for us full-time because they were forced to retire at 65. I know that I never want to stop working, and I am glad that I can offer positions to others who feel the same way.
    Carl Karcher
  • At times, we were forced to go through a history of dependence, unable to determine our own destiny. But today, we are at the threshold of a new turning point.
    Moo-hyum Roh
  • You always do what you want to do. This is true with every act. You may say that you had to do something, or that you were forced to, but actually, whatever you do, you do by choice. Only you have the power to choose for yourself.
    W. Clement Stone

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