Aufzwingen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Aufzwingen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to impose", "to force upon" or "to inflict".

Essential properties of "aufzwingen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: aufzwingen
  • Simple past: zwang auf
  • Participle: aufgezwungen

See full conjugation of aufzwingen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "aufzwingen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To impose something without consent"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er wollte ihr seine Meinung aufzwingen.He wanted to impose his opinion on her.
  2. Die Regierung versucht, neue Regeln aufzwingen.The government is trying to impose new rules.
  3. Man kann niemandem eine Entscheidung aufzwingen.You cannot force a decision on anyone.
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