forcible (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrsəbl/
Definition
Done or carried out by physical force; involving or using force.
Examples
The police used forcible means to disperse the crowd.
He made a forcible argument for his client's release.
How to Use forcible
- forcible entry (collocation)
- The act of entering a place using force, often by law enforcement or in emergencies. — "The landlord was accused of illegal forcible entry into the tenant's apartment."
- forcible argument (collocation)
- A strong, persuasive, and convincing line of reasoning. — "She made a forcible argument for why the project should be funded."
- forcible means (collocation)
- Using methods that involve physical power or coercion. — "The authorities resorted to forcible means to restore order."
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