Another word for force
force
n.
Physical power
Physical power exerted against a person or thing
coercion, violence, compulsion, duress; see oppression 1, restraint 2.
The power to act effectively
forcefulness, vitality, energy, vigor, assertiveness, dominance, competence, persistence, willpower, drive, determination, effectiveness, efficiency, efficacy, authority, strength, impressiveness, intensity, vehemence, dynamism, capability, potency, power, puissance, punch*, push*, gumption*, oomph*, pizazz*.
A group organized for joint action
band, crew, detachment, team, troop, cell, division, unit, contingent; see also army 2, organization 3.
force
v.
To use force
compel, coerce, press, drive, make, impel, constrain, oblige, urge, push, thrust, propel, urge forward, obligate, necessitate, require, enforce, demand, order, decree, command, inflict, burden, impose, fix, apply, insist, exact, draft, dragoon, blackmail, extort, bind, put under obligation, contract, charge, restrict, limit, pin down, choke out, bring pressure to bear upon, pressure, bear hard upon, bear down upon, obtrude on, break through, bludgeon, steamroller, ram down one's throat*, put the squeeze on*, high-pressure*, strong-arm*, put the screws on*, twist one's arm*, smoke out*.
To break open
burst, pry open, prize open, break into, extort, wrest, undo, use a bar on, assault, jimmy, crack*, crack open*, bust*, bust open*.
To rape
To capture by assault
force implies the exertion of power in causing a person or thing to act, move, or comply against his or its resistance and may refer to physical strength or to any impelling motive forced the protestors into the van, circumstances forced him to lie; compel implies a driving irresistibly to some action, condition, etc. hunger compelled him to look for work to coerce is to compel submission or obedience by the use of superior power, intimidation, threats, etc. troops coerced the crowd to disperse; constrain implies the operation of a restricting force and therefore suggests a strained, repressed, or unnatural quality in that which results a constrained laugh
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Another word for force
Capacity or power for work or vigorous activity:
animation, energy, might, potency, power, puissance, sprightliness, steam, strength. (Informal) get-up-and-go, go, pep, peppiness, zip. See actionPower used to overcome resistance:
coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, pressure, strength, violence. See attackEffective means of influencing, compelling, or punishing:
power, weight. (Informal) clout, muscle. See over, strongThe strong effect exerted by one person or thing on another:
impact, impression, influence, repercussion. See affectThe capacity to exert an influence:
forcefulness, magnetism, power. See strongA group of people organized for a particular purpose:
body, corps, crew, detachment, gang, team, unit. See group
To cause (a person or thing) to act or move in spite of resistance:
coerce, compel, constrain, make, obligate, oblige, pressure. See attackTo compel by pressure or threats:
blackjack, coerce, dragoon. (Informal) hijack, strong-arm. See persuasionTo compel (another) to participate in or submit to a sexual act:
assault, rape, ravish, violate. See sex
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