Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
forcible
Adjective
/ˈfɔːrsəbl/
Definition
Done by force, especially against someone’s will; involving the use of physical power or violence.
Examples
- The forcible entry into the property led to legal consequences.
- The police made a forcible arrest when the suspect resisted.
- She spoke out against the forcible removal of the community.
Meaning
The term ‘forcible’ refers to actions or methods that are carried out using physical strength or coercion to achieve a result. It often implies that something is imposed upon someone without their consent.
Synonyms
- Compulsory
- Coercive
- Violent
- Forceful
- Imposed
