forcible
/ˈfɔːsɪb(ə)l
/adjective
1Done by force: signs of forcible entry...
- The person who uses defensive force knew or had reason to believe that an unlawful and forcible entry or unlawful and forcible act was occurring or had occurred.
- Someone or something has made a forcible entry.
- Future airlifters will likely retain this requirement since it is an essential element of the Army's forcible entry mission.
Synonyms
forced, violent;
by force, using force, with force
compulsory, forced, enforced, obligatory, mandatory, involuntary, imposed, exacted, coerced, demanded, compelled, required, stipulated, dictated, ordained, prescribed;
unavoidable, inescapable
1.1Vigorous and strong; forceful: they could only be deterred by forcible appeals...
- In his strongest and most forcible performance from the podium, Mr Sargent succeeded in putting across two key messages.
- Arguments must therefore be crude, clear and forcible, and appeal to emotions and instincts, not the intellect.
- It is a stronger power, a more forcible motive, which exerts itself upon such occasions.
Synonyms
forceful, cogent, convincing, compelling, strong, powerful, potent, weighty, plausible, effective, efficacious, valid, telling;
impressive, persuasive, eloquent, credible, influential, conclusive, unanswerable
Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French, from force (see force1).