force
10 points
English
5 letters
Very common
Commonness #854
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
noun
a powerful effect or influence
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈɔːɹs/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural forces
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
(of a law) having legal validity
physical energy or intensity
group of people willing to obey orders
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
coursehorsedivorcesourcemorseremorseenforceendorsereinforcecoarsenorsehoarsemidcourseboursecorseoutsource
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “a powerful effect or influence” wn-def
- “Another word for pressure” gen-syn
- “to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means” wn-def
- “To stuff; to lard; to farce. Wit larded with malice, and malice forced with wit. Shak.” web-def
- “What's the English Dub Name of Smile Precure” otdb
Anagrams
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