Force upon
verb
To make someone accept or be subject to something whether they like it or not.
Even though she did not like the idea, her parents forced it upon her.
Often appears as...
- force decision upon
- force change upon
verb
To physically push or apply pressure on someone or something.
The wrestler forced his weight upon his opponent to win the match.
Often appears as...
- force weight upon
- force pressure upon
verb
To make someone accept or be subject to something whether they like it or not.
Even though she did not like the idea, her parents forced it upon her.
Often appears as...
- force decision upon
- force change upon
verb
To physically push or apply pressure on someone or something.
The wrestler forced his weight upon his opponent to win the match.
Often appears as...
- force weight upon
- force pressure upon
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Heavy
'Force upon' often indicates an unwanted burden that evokes negative feelings.
He felt his brother's mistakes were constantly forced upon him.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Force upon' suggests an imbalance of power, where one person or group dominates another.
The council forced the new policy upon the residents without consultation.
Pro Tip 3/3Resistance Implied
The phrase implies resistance or reluctance by the person or group affected.
The company forced new terms upon employees, who were clearly unhappy.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Heavy
'Force upon' often indicates an unwanted burden that evokes negative feelings.
He felt his brother's mistakes were constantly forced upon him.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Force upon' suggests an imbalance of power, where one person or group dominates another.
The council forced the new policy upon the residents without consultation.
Pro Tip 3/3Resistance Implied
The phrase implies resistance or reluctance by the person or group affected.
The company forced new terms upon employees, who were clearly unhappy.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotionally Heavy
'Force upon' often indicates an unwanted burden that evokes negative feelings.
He felt his brother's mistakes were constantly forced upon him.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
'Force upon' suggests an imbalance of power, where one person or group dominates another.
The council forced the new policy upon the residents without consultation.
Pro Tip 3/3Resistance Implied
The phrase implies resistance or reluctance by the person or group affected.
The company forced new terms upon employees, who were clearly unhappy.
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