Synonym: body, break through, compel, crew, drive, energy, gang, group, make, might, motivate, oblige, personnel, power, pressure, push, ram, shove, staff, strength, thrust, vigor. Similar words: by force, in force, enforce, reinforce, for certain, enforcement, porch, source. Meaning: [fɔrs /fɔːs] n. 1. a unit that is part of some military service 2. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority 3. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity 4. group of people willing to obey orders 5. a powerful effect or influence 6. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) 7. physical energy or intensity 8. a group of people having the power of effective action 9. (of a law) having legal validity 10. 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. v. 1. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city" 2. urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate 3. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner" 4. impose or thrust urgently, importunately, or inexorably 5. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space 6. force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically 7. do forcibly; exert force 8. cause to move by pulling 9. take by force.
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181. I managed to force a smile as they were leaving.
182. Consumer spending was the driving force behind the economic growth in the summer.
183. They're reluctant to sell the house yet but the right offer could force their hand.
184. Although he has sought to find a peaceful solution, he is facing pressure to use greater military force.
185. He was now strong enough to force a showdown with them.
186. He would support a use of force if the UN deemed it necessary.
187. Britain looks set to send a major force of over 100 tanks and supporting equipment.
188. She seized the doll and dashed it against the stone wall with tremendous force.
189. There is a commissioner in charge of the London police force.
190. The wind was still rising, approach-ing a force nine gale.
191. All the windows were blasted inwards with the force of the explosion.
192. The police force is 200 men below strength, but next year it should be at full strength.
193. The full force of the law was brought to bear on anyone who criticized the government.
194. Some laws relating to obsolete customs are still in force.
195. Low morale among the work force is the product of bad management.
196. In contrast with its surface fleet, Britain's submarine force was relatively small.
197. It was as if an invisible force field kept us apart.
198. Special constables provide part-time assistance for the regular police force.
199. The United States is prepared to use military force to achieve its aims.
200. The moon exerts a force on the earth that causes the tides.
201. The full force of his rage was unleashed against me.
202. There were moves to force a reopening of the debate.
203. The British Air Force succeeded despite overwhelming odds against them.
204. If the government does not yield(sentencedict.com/force.html), it should face sufficient military force to ensure its certain and swift defeat.
205. Western governments have this week urged him to negotiate and avoid force.
206. Never force your legs to overstretch, or you can cause injuries.
207. In 1987 the Socialists took the unprecedented step of appointing a civilian to command the force.
208. Through sheer force of personality Hugh Trenchard had got his way.
209. The police had to employ force to enter the building.
210. The air force of our enemy regrouped for making a new air raid.
More similar words: by force, in force, enforce, reinforce, for certain, enforcement, porch, source, per cent, fierce, resource, perceive, perceived, percentage, perception.