dwang

Definitions of dwang
  1. noun
    using force to cause something to occur
    synonyms: compulsie, coërcitie, pressie
  2. noun
    reasoned and reasonable judgment
    synonyms: dwangmatigheid, logica
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    type of:
    boerenverstand, common sense
    sound practical judgment
  3. noun
    the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
    synonyms: dwangmatigheid
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    type of:
    basisprincipe, beginsel, grondbeginsel, grondprincipe, grondregel, grondstelling, hoofdregel, maxime, oerprincipe, principe, stelregel
    a basic truth or law or assumption
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