force

force · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Physical strength or power.

  2. 2.

    Coercion or compulsion.

  3. 3.

    (Physics) An influence that produces a change in motion.

  4. 4.

    An organized group of military personnel.

  5. 5.

    Mental or moral strength.

  6. 6.

    To make someone do something against their will.

  7. 7.

    To achieve by effort or pressure.

Forms

plural: forces

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    by force — Using physical strength or coercion.
  • •
    in force — In effect; in large numbers.
  • •
    force of habit — Behavior done automatically.
  • •
    force someone's hand — To compel action.
  • •
    driving force — Main motivation or influence.
  • •
    tour de force — A masterful achievement.
  • •
    join forces — To work together.

Related words

Antonyms: weakness
See also: coerce, power, pressure, strength
Synonyms: coercion, might, power, strength

Etymology

From Old French force, from Vulgar Latin fortia, from Latin fortis ("strong").