Pagpuwersa (en. Forcefulness)

/pag-pu-wer-sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of forcing or compelling a person or thing.
Forcing their decision will not be good for their relationship.
Ang pagpuwersa sa kanilang desisyon ay hindi makakabuti sa kanilang samahan.
Showing strength or authority in a situation.
He used forcefulness to push through his viewpoint.
Gumamit siya ng pagpuwersa upang maipasa ang kanyang pananaw.
A management style that emphasizes force.
Forcing employees created fear in their work.
Ang pagpuwersa sa mga empleyado ay nagdulot ng takot sa kanilang trabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Forcefulness of will
The forcing of a person to do something they do not wish to do.
Pagpuwersa sa kalooban
Forcing a decision
Persuading people to agree to a decision despite their doubts.
Pagpuwersa ng desisyon

Related Words

to force
The act of forcing a person.
pwersahin
force
Strength or power used in a situation.
puwersa

Slang Meanings

to force or push something beyond the normal process
We need to force things if we want to get out of this situation.
Kailangan nating pagpuwersahin ang mga bagay kung gusto nating makaalpas sa sitwasyong ito.
to pressure someone to do something they don't want to do
Don't force him to join the outing if he doesn't want to.
Huwag mo siyang pagpuwersahin na sumama sa outing kung ayaw niya.