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forced

The word “forced” has 1 syllable: forced

It's pronounced as /fɔrst/

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In the thesaurus, “forced” has 151 synonyms and 70 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for forced along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for forced

Antonyms for forced

Meanings of forced

  • verb
    1. To violate (a woman); to rape.
    2. To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
    3. To compel (someone or something) to do something.
    4. To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.
    5. To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally prepositional phrase or adverb).
    6. To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.
    7. To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).
    8. To obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress.
    9. To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
    10. (whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold.
    11. To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
    12. To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
    13. To allow the force of; to value; to care for.
    14. To stuff; to lard; to farce.
  • adjective
    1. Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
    2. Opened or accessed using force.

Example Sentences

  • He was forced to apologize for his mistake.
  • The company forced employees to work overtime during the busy season.
  • She felt forced into making a decision she didn’t agree with.
  • The door was forced open by the firefighters.
  • They were forced to leave the building due to a gas leak.

On this page you'll find 221 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to forced, such as: accidental, advised, affected, all-important, allowed, argued, artful.

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  • hawk
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  • invoked
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