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Definition of dark force - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
metaphoricalinfluence causing harm or negativity
- Greed can be a dark force in society.
2.
bad magicRare supernatural power associated with evil or darknessRare
- The wizard summoned a dark force to aid him.
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Expressions with dark
candidate nominated unexpectedly in politics
He was a dark horse in the presidential race.
very early or late time when it's dark
We woke up at dark thirty to start our journey.
historical era lacking knowledge and progress
The society entered a dark age after the war.
stop communicating or providing information
After the scandal, the company went dark on social media.
without any light present
She stumbled in the dark trying to find the switch.
describing weather with dark clouds and strong winds
The night was dark and stormy, perfect for a mystery.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The tournament dark horse surprised everyone by reaching the finals.
extremely dark, like pitch
The room was dark as pitch at night.
unexpected competitor who performs well
The dark horse contender surprised everyone by winning the race.
hidden negative aspects of something or someone
Everyone has a dark side they don't show.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
unknown or hidden aspects of something
He explored the dark side of the moon of his personality.
someone with hidden talents or abilities
No one expected him to win; he’s a dark horse.
maintain secrecy about something important
They decided to keep it dark until the announcement.
describe a situation in a negative way
The report paints a dark picture of the company's future.
physically attractive with tall height and dark hair or features
She described her date as tall, dark, and handsome.
unexpected candidate who gains attention
The dark horse candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
unexpected candidate who wins or succeeds
The dark horse nominee surprised everyone by winning the election.
times of deep sadness or personal struggle
He went through dark nights of the soul after losing his job.
nomination of a little-known candidate
The dark horse nomination took the political analysts by surprise.
time of deep personal crisis or emotional despair
After losing his job, he went through a dark night of the soul.
having a dark shade of grey color
The sky turned dark-grey before the storm.
having a deep blue color
The dark-blue sky was clear and beautiful.
having a color that is a deep, rich brown
The dark-brown leather sofa looked elegant and cozy.
Expressions with force
make something move downward using strength
He tried to force down the stuck window.
make someone leave a place or position
The scandal forced him out of office.
person or thing motivating an action
Her passion was the driving force behind the project.
actively exerting power or influence
The new regulations are now in force.
automatic action due to repeated behavior
He reached for his phone by force of habit.
gain access by using physical strength
The firefighters forced their way into the burning building.
make a person accept or listen to unwanted ideas or rules
The government tried to force new policies down people's throat.
impose something on someone against their will
He tried to force his opinions down my throat.
main factor causing something to happen or develop
Innovation is the driving force behind the company's success.
negative aspect of a situation or entity
The dark side of the force in politics is corruption.
make someone accept something by being very pushy
Don't force it down my throat if I disagree.
person with overwhelming presence or influence
She is a force of nature in the business world.
put someone under pressure or in a difficult situation
They forced his back to the wall during the negotiation.
compel someone to act sooner than planned
The unexpected offer forced his hand in the negotiation.
compel someone to deal with something
She forced the issue by confronting him directly about the problem.
powerful and influential entity or person
The new CEO is a force to be reckoned with.
in large numbers or amounts
Fans showed up in full force to support their team.
large gathering to display unity or resolve
The protest was a show of force against the new law.
become officially valid or enforceable
The new policy will come into force next year.
external factors compelling actions or decisions
They moved to the city by force of circumstance.
make things go faster by taking strong action
They tried to force the pace in the final lap.
something that no longer has power or influence
After the scandal, the politician was considered a spent force.
arrive in large numbers or with impact
Protesters came in force to the rally.
express support using a Star Wars reference
He said, 'The force be with you,' before the race.
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Examples of dark force in a sentence
Jealousy can become a dark force in relationships. A dark force seemed to linger in the haunted house. Legends spoke of a dark force residing in the forest.
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- French:force obscure, ...
- German:dunkle Macht, böse Macht, ...
- Italian:forza oscura, potere oscuro, ...
- Spanish:fuerza oscura, ...
- Portuguese:força obscura, força das trevas, ...
- Chinese:黑暗力量, 邪恶力量, ...
- Japanese:暗黒の力, ダークフォース, ...
- Arabic:قُوَّة شَرِيرَة, قوة ظلامية, ...
- Hebrew:כּוֹחַ אָפֵל, ...
- Russian:темная сила, тёмная сила, ...
- Ukrainian:темна сила, зла сила, ...
- Hindi:दुष्प्रभाव, डार्क फोर्स, ...
- Bengali:ক্ষতিকর প্রভাব, অন্ধকার শক্তি, ...
- Catalan:força fosca, ...
- Czech:temná síla, temná moc, ...
- Danish:mørk kraft, ...
- Dutch:duistere kracht, donkere macht, ...
- Greek:σκοτεινή δύναμη, ...
- Hungarian:sötét erő, ...
- Khmer:ឥទ្ធិពលអាក្រក់, កម្លាំងងងឹត, ...
- Korean:어두운 힘, 어둠의 힘, ...
- Persian:نیروی تاریک, ...
- Polish:ciemna siła, mroczna siła, ...
- Portuguese (BR):força sombria, poder das trevas, ...
- Romanian:forță întunecată, energie neagră, ...
- Swedish:mörk kraft, ond kraft, ...
- Thai:พลังมืด, ...
- Turkish:karanlık güç, karanlık kuvvet, ...
- Vietnamese:thế lực đen tối, thế lực hắc ám, ...
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