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Forced

Verb / fɔ:rst / Another word for forced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

made or done against someone's will or without their consent

Synonyms & similar words

draw thrust ram squeeze impel pressure force wedge drive pull strained storm coerce constrained push hale compelled coerced pressured obliged dragooned bullied intimidated persuaded convinced pushed urged influenced manipulated directed commanded ordered enforced imposed insisted required

Synonyms by register

Formal

compelled obliged coerced constrained

Informal

made to pushed into roped into dragged into

Literary

wrought extorted

Antonyms

voluntary willing free spontaneous natural unforced unconstrained

Common collocations

  • forced march
  • forced landing
  • forced labor
  • forced smile
  • forced entry
  • forced perspective
  • forced choice
  • forced retirement

Word family

noun force
verb force
adjective forced
adverb forcibly

Usage note

The adjective 'forced' often implies a lack of naturalness or willingness. It can describe actions, emotions, or situations that are not spontaneous.

Example sentences

  1. My little brother was forced to eat his vegetables by my mom.
  2. The storm forced us to stay inside all day.
  3. The robber forced the store owner to give him all the money.
  4. The coach forced the team to practice for two hours every day.
  5. The principal forced the students to apologize for their bad behavior.

Quotes

  • Forced love is no love. - Aaron Hill
  • Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. - Albert Einstein
  • We can force change, but we cannot force culture, and when culture is forced, people become resentful. - Anand Giridharadas

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