English Synonym Finder

force

Definitions

Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

Coercion or compulsion, especially the use of physical power to overcome resistance.

A group of people organized for a particular purpose, such as a military unit or police department.

Examples

The wind was strong enough to force the door shut.

You cannot force someone to change their opinion if they are not willing.

The police used excessive force to control the unruly crowd.

Synonyms

power strength might energy vigor compulsion coercion

Antonyms

weakness frailty impotence apathy lethargy inaction gentleness