Forcible: meaning, definitions and examples

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forcible

 

[ หˆfษ”หrsษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

use of force

The term 'forcible' refers to actions that are accomplished by the use of physical force or coercion. It is often used in legal and social contexts to describe situations where consent is not given freely. For example, forcible entry refers to entering a property without permission through force. This word can also apply to acts that are executed with strong intensity, such as forcible removal from a location. It encapsulates the idea of direct, often violent, action.

Synonyms

coercive, compulsory, mandatory, violent

Examples of usage

  • Forcible entry into a building is illegal.
  • The police made a forcible arrest of the suspect.
  • They faced forcible eviction from their home.
  • Forcible conversions are a violation of human rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "forcible" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฒเคพเคคเฅเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zwangsweise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan paksa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะธะปัŒะฝะธั†ัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przymusowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทๅˆถ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forcรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ forzoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zorla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•์ œ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุณุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกsilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกsilnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบๅˆถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prisiljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvingandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™ะถะฑาฏั€ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™cburi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ forzoso

Etymology

The word 'forcible' originates from the Latin word 'forcis', which means 'strength' or 'power'. It evolved through Middle English as 'forcible', reflecting the influence of the French language during the Norman Conquest. The modern use of the term began to solidify in the English language around the 15th century. The essence of the word has remained related to acts done with force, highlighting the aggression or intensity behind an action. Forcible actions often evoke discussions about legality, rights, and ethics, particularly in relation to violence and coercion, making it a significant term in both legal and moral conversations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,824, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.