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FORCED

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

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There are 18 meanings of the word Forced.

How to pronounce forced:

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Forced - as an adjective

Produced by or subjected to forcing

Example: "Forced-air heating"

Forced - as an adjective satellite

Forced or compelled

Example: "Promised to abolish forced labor"

Made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

Example: "A forced landing"

Lacking spontaneity; not natural

Example: "A constrained smile"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
constrained14strained9

Forced - as a verb

To violate (a woman); to rape.

To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.

To compel (someone or something) to do something.

To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.

To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).

To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.

Example: "The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but i forced a laugh now and then."

To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).

Example: "To force a lock."

To obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress.

To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.

Example: "Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."

(whist) to compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold.

To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.

To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

To allow the force of; to value; to care for.

To stuff; to lard; to farce.

Example Sentences

"She felt forced to apologize, even though she hadn't done anything wrong."
"The students were forced to evacuate the building due to a fire alarm."
"The company announced forced layoffs due to financial difficulties."
"He made a forced smile to hide his disappointment."
"The athlete's decision to retire was not forced but rather voluntary."
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Word Game Points

Is FORCED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, forced is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORCED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is FORCED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, forced is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORCED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FORCED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, forced is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORCED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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