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FORCING

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There are 19 meanings of the word Forcing.

Forcing - as a noun

A powerful effect or influence

Example: "The force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"

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Physical energy or intensity

Example: "He hit with all the force he could muster"

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An act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

Example: "He may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"

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One possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

Example: "The mysterious presence of an evil power"

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A group of people having the power of effective action

Example: "He joined forces with a band of adventurers"

(of a law) having legal validity

Example: "The law is still in effect"

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A putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

Example: "The shortstop got the runner at second on a force"

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Forcing - as a verb

To cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

Example: "She forced him to take a job in the city"

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Urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

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Impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

Example: "She forced her diet fads on him"

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Squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

Example: "I squeezed myself into the corner"

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Force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

Example: "She rammed her mind into focus"

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    Do forcibly; exert force

    Example: "Don't force it!"

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    Take by force

    Example: "Storm the fort"

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    Forcing - as an adjective

    Pertaining to a bid which requires partner to continue bidding rather than pass.

    Example Sentences

    "He was forcing the door open with all his strength."
    "The teacher was forcing the students to complete the assignment on time."
    "The strong wind was forcing the plane to divert to a different airport."
    "She was forcing a smile even though she was upset."
    "The company was accused of forcing their employees to work overtime without pay."
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    Word Game Points

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

    FORCING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

    Is FORCING a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, forcing is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    FORCING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

    Is FORCING a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, forcing is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    FORCING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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