forcible
/'fɔ:səbl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Done by or involving physical force or strength, especially against opposition or resistance: Describes actions that use strength or power to overcome obstacles or resistance.
- Effective, powerful, or convincing: Describes something (like an argument, speech, or style) that is compelling and makes a strong impression.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The police made a forcible entry to rescue the hostages. (The police used physical force to break into the building.)
- She presented a forcible argument that changed everyone's mind. (She presented a very powerful and convincing argument.)
- They used forcible measures to disperse the crowd. (They used strong physical measures to break up the crowd.)
Advanced Usage
- "Forcible removal": The act of making someone or something leave a place using physical strength or authority.
- The protestors faced forcible removal from the private property.
- "Forcible seizure": The act of taking control of something by force.
- The forcible seizure of the documents was illegal.
Variants and Related Words
- Forcibly (adverb): In a way that uses physical force or is very powerful.
- He was forcibly ejected from the meeting.
- Force (noun/verb): The core concept of physical power, strength, or coercion.
- The force of the impact was immense. (noun)
- They did not want to force the issue. (verb)
Synonyms
- Coercive: Using force or threats to make someone do something.
- Compulsory: Required by law or a rule; mandatory.
- Powerful: Having great power, influence, or effect.
- Convincing: Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real.
Related Phrases
- Strong-arm tactics: Methods that use force or threats to achieve a goal.
- The company was accused of using strong-arm tactics against its competitors.
- Physical force: Bodily strength or violence.
- The law permits the use of physical force only in self-defense.
Related Idioms
- By force of arms: Through military power or violence.
- The territory was taken by force of arms.
- To take something by force: To seize something using violence or power.
- The rebels aimed to take the capital by force.
Adjective
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impelled by physical force especially against resistance
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forcible entry
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a real cop would get physical
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strong-arm tactics
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