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Definition of «forcible»

The word forcible means something that is done with force or violence. It can also refer to a person who uses physical strength to overcome resistance, or someone who employs coercion to achieve their goals. In general, anything that involves using power or force to make something happen falls under the category of forcible actions.

Usage examples

  1. The police used forcible entry to break down the door of the suspect's house.
  2. The victim testified that she was subjected to a forcible assault.
  3. The government passed a law allowing the forcible eviction of illegal occupants from public land.
  4. The team successfully executed a forcible takeover of their competitor's business.
  5. The protestors were met with a forcible response from the authorities, resulting in several injuries.

Phrases with «forcible»

Sentences with «forcible»

  • Charges of forcible confinement against Mount Royal University professor John Winterdyk have been stayed by the Crown. (calgaryherald.com)
  • Regina v. M.W., (2013) Client found not guilty of charges of Forcible Entry, Unlawful Confinement, and Assault with a Weapon, after a two week jury trial. (nrlawyers.com)
  • There were 340 reports of forcible touching in 2015 and 454 in 2016. (politifact.com)
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