Magpilit (en. To insist)

/maɡˈpilit/

Synonyms

to be stubborn or not listen to advice

Even after being told, he still insisted on not following the rules.

Kahit na sinabihan na siya, nagpilit pa rin siyang hindi sumunod sa rules.

forcing oneself to do something even if it’s unwanted or not the right situation

He forced himself to study even though he was extremely tired from work.

Nagpilit siyang mag-aral kahit sobrang pagod na siya mula sa trabaho.