This is the 11453rd most frequent Portuguese word.
obrigaram
"Obrigaram" means "they forced" or "they obligated."
Here, "obrigaram" is used to describe an act of enforcing or mandating people to do an action.
Eles obrigaram os alunos a entregar os trabalhos na sexta-feira.
They forced the students to submit their assignments by Friday.
In this example, "obrigaram" conveys the idea of instilling a requirement or duty upon others.
Os pais obrigaram os filhos a ajudar na limpeza da casa.
The parents compelled their children to help with household cleaning.
The word "obrigaram" illustrates the act of demanding compliance or exerting authority.