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- Dictionaryforce/fɔːs/
noun
- 1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement: "he was thrown backwards by the force of the explosion" Similar Opposite
- 2. coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence: "they ruled by law and not by force" Similar
verb
- 1. make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force: "the back door of the bank was forced" Similar
- 2. make (someone) do something against their will: "she was forced into early retirement" Similar
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