Forcible describes actions that are done using physical strength or violence, often against someone's will or resistance. It implies the use of force to achieve something.
Synonyms
violentcoercivecompulsoryforcedstrong-arm
Antonyms
voluntarypeacefulconsensualwillinggentle
Translations
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عربي
يشير إلى الأفعال التي تتم باستخدام القوة البدنية أو العنف.
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اردو
زبردستی یا طاقت کے استعمال سے کیا گیا عمل۔
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हिंदी
बलपूर्वक या ज़बरदस्ती किया गया कार्य।
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中文
指使用武力或暴力进行的行动。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
This word means using strong physical power. It's about making something happen with force. Often, it's against what someone else wants.
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Memory TipThink of 'force' in 'forcible' – it means using strength.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The police used forcible (physical strength) entry to get into the building.
The government's forcible (using force) removal of the protesters sparked international criticism.
She argued that the contract was signed under duress, making the agreement forcible (not voluntary) and therefore invalid.