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force

[fawrs] / fɔrs /
NOUN
physical energy, power
Synonyms
STRONGEST
effort strength violence
STRONG
arm brunt clout coercion compulsion conscription draft duress dynamism enforcement exaction extortion fury horsepower impact impetus impulse might momentum muscle pains potency potential pow pressure punch push sinew sock speed steam stimulus strain stress stuff subjection tension trouble velocity vigor
WEAK
constrait full head of steam strong arm what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
passivity
STRONG
discouragement ease happiness hindrance idleness lethargy peace powerlessness relaxation weakness
WEAK
incompetence
NOUN
mental power, energy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authority capability
STRONG
ability bite coercion cogency competence determination dominance drive duress effect effectiveness efficacy emphasis fierceness forcefulness gumption guts impressiveness influence intensity obligation persistence persuasiveness point pressure puissance punch push requirement sapience stress validity validness vehemence vigor willpower
WEAK
intestinal fortitude
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning cowardice disinterest dullness idleness ignorance impotence inability inactivity inadequacy incompetence indifference ineffectiveness invalidity lethargy start unimportance uselessness weakness
WEAK
powerlessness
NOUN
military organization
Synonyms
STRONGEST
armed forces army battalion guard patrol squad troop unit
STRONG
body cell corps crew detachment division horses host legion regiment reserves shop soldiers squadron
Antonyms
STRONG
connection
WEAK
incompetence powerlessness weakness
VERB
obligate to do something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cause charge compel demand drag drive impose inflict limit make move oblige order press pressure require restrict urge
STRONG
apply bind blackmail burden choke coerce command concuss conscript constrain contract draft dragoon enforce enjoin exact extort fix impel impress insist necessitate obtrude occasion overcome pressurize sandbag shotgun strong-arm wrest wring
WEAK
bear down bear hard on bring pressure to bear upon pin down put screws to put squeeze on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
check disallow discourage dissuade free halt leave alone let go prevent release stop
STRONG
aid allow forget give help neglect permit
WEAK
surrender yield
VERB
use violence upon
Synonyms
STRONGEST
push violate
STRONG
assault blast burst defile extort jimmy propel pry rape ravish spoil squeeze thrust twist undo wrench wrest wring
WEAK
break in break open bust open crack open
Antonyms
STRONG
close untwist
WEAK
let go surrender yield

Example Sentences

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WASHINGTON—At a recent gathering of tech executives and lawmakers, David Sacks pitched artificial intelligence as a driving force of the U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The law that came into force in January brings back conscription in principle, though it will be implemented only if not enough people sign up for the army voluntarily.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Pedestrians began to run as drivers honked their horns, trying to force a way through.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Over the past year, the “TACO trade,” as many on Wall Street call it, has evolved from a humorous acronym, first popularized by a columnist with the Financial Times, into a major force in markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

I pull out my earbuds, force a smile.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam