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forcible

adjective

Meaning

  1. Done by force, forced.
  2. (rare or obsolete) Having (physical) force, forceful.
  3. Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
  4. Able to be forced.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

forceful(English)strong-arm(English)physical(English)forced(English)coercive(English)duress(English)compel(English)coerce(English)sodomy(English)larceny(English)repatriation(English)burglary(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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