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- [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-/
- /ˈfɔː.sɪ.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-suh-buh l, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔr sə bəl, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of forcible word
- adjective forcible done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house. 1
- adjective forcible producing a powerful effect; having force; effective. 1
- adjective forcible convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory. 1
- adjective forcible characterized by the use of force or violence. 1
- noun forcible Done by force. 1
- adjective forcible forced, done by force 1
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Origin of forcible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; see force, -ible
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Parts of speech for Forcible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forcible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forcible
adj forcible
- coercive — Coercive measures are intended to force people to do something that they do not want to do.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- compulsory — If something is compulsory, you must do it or accept it, because it is the law or because someone in a position of authority says you must.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- armed — Someone who is armed is carrying a weapon, usually a gun.
adjective forcible
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- influential — having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
Antonyms for forcible
adj forcible
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- non-aggression — abstention from aggression, especially by a nation.
adjective forcible
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
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