force
force
[fawrs, fohrs]
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being:
He used all his force in opening the window.
strength or power exerted upon an object; physical coercion; violence:
to use force to open the window; to use force on a person.
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Definition of force (continued)
strength; energy; power; intensity:
a personality of great force.
power to influence, affect, or control; efficacious power:
the force of circumstances; a force for law and order.
Law.unlawful violence threatened or committed against persons or property.
persuasive power; power to convince:
They felt the force of his arguments.
mental or moral strength:
force of character.
might, as of a ruler or realm; strength for war.
Often forces.the military or fighting strength, especially of a nation.
any body of persons combined for joint action:
a sales force.
[fawrs, fohrs]
noun
physical power or strength possessed by a living being:
He used all his force in opening the window.
strength or power exerted upon an object; physical coercion; violence:
to use force to open the window; to use force on a person.
SEE CONTINUED DEFINITION
Definition of force (continued)
strength; energy; power; intensity:
a personality of great force.
power to influence, affect, or control; efficacious power:
the force of circumstances; a force for law and order.
Law.unlawful violence threatened or committed against persons or property.
persuasive power; power to convince:
They felt the force of his arguments.
mental or moral strength:
force of character.
might, as of a ruler or realm; strength for war.
Often forces.the military or fighting strength, especially of a nation.
any body of persons combined for joint action:
a sales force.
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