Mamuwersa (en. To coerce)

/ma-mu-wersa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To approach or act on someone to inform and influence them to do something through force or threat.

Sometimes it is necessary to coerce the conditions of life for our own well-being.

Minsan ay kinakailangan na mamuwersa ang mga kondisyon ng buhay para sa ating sariling kapakanan.

The act of forcing someone to do something they do not want to do.

Do not coerce anyone who is uncomfortable in the situation.

Huwag mamuwersa ng sinuman na hindi komportable sa sitwasyon.

Showing power or influence over a person despite their desires.

Sometimes leaders rush to coerce their constituents to comply.

Minsan ang mga lider ay nagmamadaling mamuwersa sa kanilang mga nasasakupan upang sumunod.

Derived from the word 'puwersa' meaning 'force'.

to coerce the situation

To force the situation to achieve the desired outcome.

mamuwersa ng sitwasyon

force

The strength or power that compels action.

puwersa

authority

The ability to influence or have power over others.

kapangyarihan

to insist or show off

He really insists in class that's why the teacher always scolds him.

Sobrang mamuwersa siya sa klase kaya lagi siyang pinapagalitan ng teacher.

to show off or flaunt

Because he wants to show off to his friends, he brought a new smartphone.

Dahil gusto niyang mamuwersa sa barkada, nagdala siya ng bagong smartphone.