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Synonyms for forcible

  • adjective

Most common

violent forceful forced coercive

Synonyms by meaning

Adjective

1. Strong-arm

strong-arm, physical

2. Forceful

forceful, violent, vigorous, effective, drastic, vehement, cogent, emphatic, strong, striking, powerful, intense, impetuous, irresistible, potent, lively, persuasive, impressive, energetic, sturdy, mighty, nervous

Other

coercive, forced, driving

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Done by force, forced.

  2. adj. 2

    Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.

Related words

Word family
forcibly
Phrases
forcible entry
Other spellings
forceable

Example sentences

  • violent Violent criminals were often bullies in childhood.
  • forceful Jane said in a forceful manner that she was right.
  • forced Circumstances forced us to cancel our appointment.
  • coercive Consent can't exist in coercive situations.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
forciblefalling
violentrising
forcefulsteady
forcedrising
coerciverising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters
strong1, forced1, mighty2, lively2, potent2, sturdy2, cogent2
7 letters
driving2, violent3, intense2, nervous2, drastic2
8 letters
physical3, powerful3, striking2, vigorous3, forceful2, emphatic3, coercive3, vehement3
9 letters
effective3, energetic4, impetuous3
10 letters
impressive3, persuasive3
12 letters
irresistible5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (mighty2 = 2 syllables).