bedwang

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch bedwanc. Equivalent to a deverbal from bedwingen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bəˈdʋɑŋ/

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• Hyphenation: be‧dwang
• Rhymes: -ɑŋ

Noun

bedwang n (uncountable)

1. constraint, check, control

   Onder de bedwang van zijn emoties kon hij niet helder denken.

   Under the constraint of his emotions, he couldn't think clearly.

   De nieuwe wet geeft de overheid meer bedwang over de internetactiviteiten.

   The new law gives the government more control over internet activities.

   Ze voelde de sterke bedwang van haar ouders bij het maken van haar studiekeuze.

   She felt the strong check from her parents when deciding on her course of study.

Related terms

• dwang
• dwingen