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   for·ci·ble

   /ˈfôrsəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. done by force: "signs of forcible entry" Similar forcedviolentby forceusing forcewith forcecompulsoryforcedenforcedobligatorymandatoryinvoluntaryimposedexactedcoerceddemandedcompelledrequiredstipulateddictatedordainedprescribedunavoidableinescapable
   • ▪ vigorous and strong; forceful: "they could only be deterred by forcible appeals" Similar forcefulcogentconvincingcompellingstrongpowerfulpotentweightyplausibleeffectiveefficaciousvalidtellingimpressivepersuasiveeloquentcredibleinfluentialconclusiveunanswerable

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from force (see force1).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   The meaning of FORCIBLE is effected by force used against opposition or resistance. How to use forcible in a sentence.

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   FORCIBLE definition: 1. Forcible actions involve the use of physical power or of violence: 2. happening or done against…. Learn more.

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   Forcible definition: done or effected by force. See examples of FORCIBLE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFORCIBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   (fɔːʳsɪbəl ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Forcible action involves physical force or violence. ...the forcible resettlement of villagers from the countryside into towns. forcibly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Two student leaders were forcibly removed from the university president's office.

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   adj. 1. done or effected by force: forcible entry; forcible seizure. 2. having or producing force; powerfully effective. 3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory. [1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French] for′ci•ble•ness, for`ci•bil′i•ty, n. for′ci•bly, adv.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishforcible adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of forcible adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definitions of forcible. adjective. impelled by physical force especially against resistance. “ forcible entry” synonyms: physical, strong-arm. forceful. characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Forcible."