Sapuwersahan (en. Coercion)

/sapu-wer-sahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A form of coercive force or pressure used to compel a person to act in a way they do not wish.

Coercion is unacceptable in democratic societies.

Ang sapuwersahan ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa mga demokratikong lipunan.

The process of forcing a person to comply with a command or condition.

Out of fear, he was forced to agree under the coercion of his peers.

Sa kanyang takot, siya ay napilitang sumang-ayon sa sapuwersahan ng kanyang mga kapwa.

coercion under threat

forcing a person to act due to the threat of harm.

sapuwersahan sa ilalim ng banta

force

The force that propels a specific goal or action.

pwersa

coercion

The use of threats or force to obtain what one wants.

pamimilit

super cool or awesome

Wow, the new cellphone is super cool!

Grabe, ang sapuwersahan ng bagong cellphone na ito!

totally uncontrollable

My life is totally uncontrollable right now.

Sapuwersahan na talaga ang takbo ng buhay ko ngayon.

super energetic or hyper

She's super energetic with excitement when she saw the band!

Sapuwersahan na siya sa saya pagkakita sa banda!