คาดคั้น
press someone for an answer
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- 1 press someone for an answer、force someone to say something、coerce、compel
This word means to pressure someone into saying or doing what you want, especially to make them reveal an answer or the truth. It feels stronger and more forceful than simply asking.
press someone for an answer、force someone to say something、coerce、compel
Used when someone presses or coerces another person to give an answer, tell the truth, or comply with what is being demanded.
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ตำรวจคาดคั้นผู้ต้องสงสัย tamrùat khâat khán phûu tɔ̂ŋ sǒŋsǎy The police pressed the suspect for answers. ตำรวจคาดคั้นผู้ต้องสงสัย details
Learning notes
Explanation
คาดคั้น is used when someone strongly pressures another person who is silent, evasive, or reluctant to answer. It often appears with words such as ความจริง “the truth,” คำตอบ “an answer,” and เหตุผล “a reason.” The pattern คาดคั้นให้ + person + verb means “to press someone to do something.” The tone is forceful and can imply psychological pressure.
Usage
It is common in situations such as police questioning, a parent pressing a child to tell the truth, a manager demanding an explanation, or someone confronting a partner or family member about something being hidden.
Caution
This word is too strong for casual asking, normal confirmation, or polite inquiries. In those cases, ถาม or สอบถาม is more natural.
Differences from similar words
1 press someone for an answer synonyms
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ซักถาม means to question someone in detail. คาดคั้น adds a stronger sense of pressure or insistence.
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ถาม means simply “to ask.” คาดคั้น is much stronger and suggests pressuring someone who may not want to answer.
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บังคับ is a general word for forcing or compelling someone. คาดคั้น is more specific to pressing someone to speak, answer, or reveal something.
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เค้น can mean to squeeze out information or force it out. คาดคั้น focuses on pressing someone through words or behavior to get an answer.