No. 3,528 in Dutch
opgedrongen
Imposed or forced upon.
In a sentence
De mening werd aan hem opgedrongen zonder enige discussie.
The opinion was forced upon him without any discussion.
Here, 'opgedrongen' means that something was imposed upon someone without their approval.
Hij voelde zich ongemakkelijk omdat het cadeau aan hem werd opgedrongen.
He felt uncomfortable because the gift was forced upon him.
In this context, 'opgedrongen' conveys the sense of something being given under pressure, creating discomfort.
De reclame wordt vaak onbewust aan mensen opgedrongen.
Advertisements are often subconsciously imposed on people.
Here, 'opgedrongen' describes the feeling of being subjected to advertisements without active consent.
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