This is the 7905th most frequent Dutch word.
dwang
Compulsion or coercion.
Here, 'dwang' refers to a coercive pressure or force that compels someone to act in a certain way.
De dwang om te presteren kan soms te hoog zijn.
The pressure to perform can sometimes be too high.
In this context, 'dwang' denotes an internal or external force making someone feel compelled to do something.
Ze voelde dwang om akkoord te gaan met het voorstel.
She felt compelled to agree with the proposal.
Here, 'dwang' is used to mean the act of enforcing compliance or applying force in a broader sense, such as in disciplinary measures.