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Forcible Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Forcible? [adj] impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Forcible: forceful \| physical \| strong-arm Related Terms \| Find terms related to Forcible: accented \| accentuated \| acid \| active \| acute \| aggressive \| animated \| armipotent \| assertive \| authoritative \| beefy \| biting \| bouncing \| brisk \| bulldozer \| coercive \| cogent \| corrosive \| cutting \| decided \| doughty \| drastic \| driving \| dynamic \| effective \| emphasized \| emphatic \| energetic \| enterprising \| enthusiastic \| forceful \| forcy \| full of pep \| full-blooded \| full-strength \| go-go \| gutsy \| gutty \| hale \| hard \| hard as nails \| hardy \| hearty \| hefty \| high-potency \| high-powered \| high-pressure \| high-tension \| husky \| imperative \| impetuous \| impressive \| in force \| in power \| in red letters \| incisive \| intense \| iron-hard \| irresistible \| italicized \| keen \| kinetic \| lively \| living \| lusty \| mettlesome \| mighty \| mighty in battle \| militant \| mordant \| nervous \| nervy \| obstinate \| operative \| penetrating \| peppy \| piercing \| poignant \| pointed \| positive \| potent \| powerful \| prepotent \| puissant \| punchy \| punctuated \| red-blooded \| robust \| robustious \| rugged \| ruling \| self-assertive \| sensational \| severe \| sinewed \| sinewy \| slashing \| sledgehammer \| smacking \| snappy \| spanking \| spirited \| stalwart \| starred \| steamroller \| steely \| stout \| strapping \| strenuous \| stressed \| striking \| stringent \| strong \| strong as brandy \| strong as strong \| strong-arm \| strong-willed \| sturdy \| take-charge \| take-over \| telling \| trenchant \| underlined \| underscored \| valid \| vehement \| vibrant \| vigorous \| violent \| vital \| vivacious \| vivid \| zestful \| zesty \| zippy See Also \| Forcible In Webster's Dictionary \For"ci*ble\, a. [Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable that may be forced.] 1. Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential. How forcible are right words! --Job. vi. 2?. Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken. --Bacon. But I have reasons strong and forcible. --Shak. That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin. --Hooker. He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and ornamented. --Lowth (Transl. ) 2. Violent; impetuous. Like mingled streams, more forcible when joined. --Prior. 3. Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction. In embraces of King James . . . forcible and unjust. --Swift. {Forcible entry and detainer} (Law), the entering upon and taking and withholding of land and tenements by actual force and violence, and with a strong hand, to the hindrance of the person having the right to enter. Syn: Violent; powerful; strong; energetic; mighty; potent; weighty; impressive; cogent; influential.

Forcible Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Forcible?

[adj] impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Forcible: forceful | physical | strong-arm

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Forcible In Webster's Dictionary

\For"ci*ble\, a. [Cf. OF. forcible forcible, forceable
that may be forced.]
1. Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or
   energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.

         How forcible are right words!         --Job. vi. 2?.

         Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances,
         when broken.                          --Bacon.

         But I have reasons strong and forcible. --Shak.

         That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible
         to bridle sin.                        --Hooker.

         He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and
         ornamented.                           --Lowth
                                               (Transl. )

2. Violent; impetuous.

         Like mingled streams, more forcible when joined.
                                               --Prior.

3. Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by
   compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or
   abduction.

         In embraces of King James . . . forcible and unjust.
                                               --Swift.

{Forcible entry and detainer} (Law), the entering upon and
   taking and withholding of land and tenements by actual
   force and violence, and with a strong hand, to the
   hindrance of the person having the right to enter.

Syn: Violent; powerful; strong; energetic; mighty; potent;
     weighty; impressive; cogent; influential.

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