Forçar
Example: O treinador vai forçar os atletas a treinar mais hoje.
Definition
"Forçar" means to compel or make someone do something by applying pressure, influence, or necessity. It involves causing someone to act against their will or beyond their usual capacity, as in the example where a coach makes athletes train harder.
Etymology
The word "forçar" comes from the Latin verb 'fortiare', derived from 'fortis', meaning strong. Did you know? The root connects to strength and power, reflecting the idea of making someone act with force or under pressure.
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