force

/fˈɔːs/

/ˈfɔɹs/

[noun] [verb]

Force

[NOUN]

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

synonyms : military force

military group

military unit

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

synonyms : violence

a physical power, strength, or energy that allows an object to change its motion or position

synonyms : forcefulness

strength

a powerful effect or influence

(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction

group of people willing to obey orders

synonyms : personnel

one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

synonyms : power

a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

synonyms : force out

force play

force-out

(of a law) having legal validity

synonyms : effect

a group of people having the power of effective action

to force

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make someone do something against their will

synonyms : coerce

hale

pressure

squeeze

move with force

synonyms : push

antonyms : pull

urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

synonyms : impel

impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

synonyms : thrust

squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

synonyms : squeeze

wedge

force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

synonyms : drive

ram

do forcibly; exert force

take by force

synonyms : storm

Examples

1. They put the shot with great force.

2. The referee was forced to stop the game because of heavy snow.

3. The organization was forced to abandon its plans for expansion due to budget constraints.

4. The company CEO was forced to own up to the financial scandal.

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