verb๐ShareTo violate (a woman); to rape."The attacker forced the young woman into the dark alley. "sexinhumanlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the difficult project, she forced herself to stay up late and work. "actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The teacher forced the students to stay after school to finish their assignments. "actionhumanlawpoliticsgovernmentsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The teacher forced the students to finish the assignment before leaving class. "actionpolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forced the sailboat across the lake. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The teacher forced the students to stay after class to finish the assignment. "actionenergyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."actionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The soldiers forced their way into the enemy's stronghold. "militarywaractionpolicelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground."Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold."The player forced his partner to trump the trick by leading a diamond, even though his partner didn't have any diamonds. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The teacher forced the students to complete the assignment before leaving class. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The army was forced to garrison the border town to protect it from attack. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."The teacher forced the students to prioritize their studies, valuing their future success. "valueemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forced the turkey with stuffing before roasting it. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareObtained forcefully, not naturally."Her forced smile was harder and harder to keep as her critical father kept on complaining about her."actionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareOpened or accessed using force."The locked cabinet door was forced open, revealing a pile of forgotten papers. "actionpolicepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading