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Meaning of the word forces in English

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forces

Noun

1.

mental or moral strength or power.

Example:
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the force of popular opinion
Synonym:
intensityfeelingpassionvigorvehemencedriveimpactpizzazzoomphzingzipzappunch
Synonym:
shallowness
2.

an organized body of military personnel or police.

Example:
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a soldier in a UN peacekeeping force
Synonym:
bodygroupoutfitpartyteamcorpsdetachmentunitsquadsquadroncompanybattaliondivisionpatrolregimentarmycohortbunch

Verb

1.

make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force.

Example:
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they broke into Fred's house and forced every cupboard door with axe or crowbar
Synonym:
kick inknock downblastcrack
2.

make (someone) do something against their will.

Example:
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she was forced into early retirement
Synonym:
compelcoercemakeconstrainobligeimpeldrivenecessitatepressurizepressurepresspushpress-gangbrowbeatsteamrollerbullydragoonbludgeonterrorizemenaceput the squeeze onput the bite onput the screws onlean onstrong-armrailroadbulldoze
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