forcible

[For·ci*ble]

Impelled by physical force especially against resistance

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Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.

Adjective S.
impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"


a.
Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.

a.
Violent; impetuous.

a.
Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction.


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.
How forcible are right words!
Sweet smells are most forcible in dry substances, when broken.
But I have reasons strong and forcible.
That punishment which hath been sometimes forcible to bridle sin.
He is at once elegant and sublime, forcible and ornamented.
2. Violent; impetuous.
Like mingled streams, more forcible when joined.
3. Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction.
In embraces of King James . . . forcible and unjust.
Forcible entry and detainer (Law), the entering upon and taking and withholding of land and tenements by actual force and violence, and with a strong hand, to the hindrance of the person having the right to enter. Syn. -- Violent; powerful; strong; energetic; mighty; potent; weighty; impressive; cogent; influential.

Possessing force; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.

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Usage Examples

A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better.

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