Forcible
11forcible — for|ci|ble [ˈfo:sıbəl US ˈfo:r ] adj done using physical force ▪ the forcible overthrow of the government ▪ signs of forcible entry into the building …
12forcible — [[t]fɔ͟ː(r)sɪb(ə)l[/t]] ADJ: usu ADJ n Forcible action involves physical force or violence. Reports are coming in of the forcible resettlement of villagers from the countryside into towns. Derived words: forcibly ADV ADV with v Two student… …
13forcible — adjective 1) forcible entry Syn: forced, violent 2) forcible repatriation See forced 2) …
14forcible — See forcible, forceful …
15forcible — adj. Forcible is used with these nouns: ↑entry, ↑expulsion, ↑rape, ↑removal, ↑repatriation …
16forcible — forc|i|ble [ fɔrsəbl ] adjective involving the use of force: There are no signs of forcible entry. ╾ forc|i|bly adverb …
17forcible — adjective done using physical force, especially as a result of an official order: forcible seizure of their assets forcibly adverb : Police threatened to have the protesters forcibly removed …
18forcible — UK [ˈfɔː(r)səb(ə)l] / US [ˈfɔrsəb(ə)l] adjective involving the use of force There are no signs of forcible entry. Derived word: forcibly adverb …
19forcible — /ˈfɔsəbəl / (say fawsuhbuhl) adjective 1. effected by force: *Washington has never recognised the forcible incorporation of the independent states of Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania into the USSR … –herald, 1990. 2. having force; producing a… …
20Forcible entry and detainer — Forcible 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. [1913 Webster] How forcible are right words!… …
