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forcible
[ fawr-suh-buhl ]
/ ˈfɔr sə bəl /
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adjective
done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory.
characterized by the use of force or violence.
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OTHER WORDS FROM forcible
for·ci·ble·ness, for·ci·bil·i·ty [fawr-suh-bil-i-tee], /ˌfɔr səˈbɪl ɪ ti/, nounfor·ci·bly, adverbun·for·ci·ble, adjectiveun·for·ci·ble·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH forcible
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British Dictionary definitions for forcible
forcible
/ (ˈfɔːsəbəl) /
adjective
done by, involving, or having force
convincing or effectivea forcible argument
Derived forms of forcible
forcibleness or forcibility, nounforcibly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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