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억지

force, coercion

ʌ̹ k̚ t͡ɕ͈ i
noun Rare #21,652
force, coercion Often refers to unreasonable or forced behavior, arguments, or demands.
KO: 그의 주장은 억지에 불과해요.
EN: His argument is nothing more than an unreasonable claim.

억지 쓰지 마요

Don't force it

— 오펜하이머 (2023)

그 사진 얘기는 좀 억지 였어요

Bringing up that photo was a bit of a stretch.

— 엘 시크레토: 비밀의 눈동자 (2009)