forces
ˈfɔːsɪz
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Definition of forces - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
battle unitsmilitary troops organized for combat
  • The forces were deployed to the conflict zone.
armed forces
2.
powercoercion or compulsion
  • He used forces to get what he wanted.
coercion compulsion
3.
physicsstrength or energy as an attribute
  • The forces of nature are powerful.
4.
changeinfluences that cause change
  • Economic forces shape the market.
dynamics
5.
musicRareorchestral instruments and voices in a musical pieceRare
  • The composer wrote for large forces in his symphony.
instrumentation
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Expressions with forces

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combine efforts to achieve a common goal
The two companies joined forces to launch the new product.
factors interacting in a dynamic process
Understanding the forces at play helps in decision making.
groups opposing social or political change
The forces of reaction resisted the new policy changes.
groups or powers believed to be evil or harmful
The heroes fought against the forces of darkness.
military forces of a nation including army, navy, air force
The country's armed forces are on high alert.
join together to achieve a common goal
The two companies decided to combine forces to create a new product.

Origin of forces

Latin, fortis (strong) + -es (plural)

Terms with forces included in their meaning

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supernatural power
the power to influence events using mysterious forces
military
fight between armed forces
defense
related to the armed forces or soldiers
armed forces
noncommissioned rank above corporal, sometimes top enlisted grade
military
group of soldiers or military forces
collaboration
unite or join forces for a common purpose
morality
moral forces of right and wrong
armed forces care
hospital for treating members of the armed forces

Examples of forces in a sentence

  • Allied forces joined to strengthen the defense.
  • The forces used were excessive and unnecessary.
  • They resorted to forces to break the strike.
  • The forces within him were unleashed.
  • Economic forces drive market trends.
  • Social forces can drive cultural shifts.

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  1. French:forces, coercition, ...
  2. German:Streitkräfte, Zwang, ...
  3. Italian:forze, coercizione, ...
  4. Spanish:fuerzas, fuerza, ...
  5. Portuguese:forças, coerção, ...
  6. Chinese:部队, 胁迫, ...
  7. Japanese:部隊, 強制, ...
  8. Arabic:قوات, إِكْراه, ...
  9. Hebrew:כּוֹחוֹת, כְּפִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:войска, принуждение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:війська, примус, ...
  12. Hindi:सैन्य बल, बल प्रयोग, ...
force
fɔːs

Definition of force - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
muscle effortstrength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
  • He pushed the door with all his force..
might strength
2.
compulsioncoercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence
  • They ruled by force rather than by law..
coercion compulsion
3.
organizationgroup of people organized for a particular activity
  • A police force was dispatched to the scene..
team unit

Verb

tr.
1.
physical actioncause a physical movement by using strength
  • She forced the door open with her shoulder..
compel drive
2.
coercionmake someone do something against their will
  • The teacher forced the student to apologize.
3.
overcome resistancecause to happen despite resistance
  • They forced the issue to a vote.
coerce compel
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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..
situation compelling someone to act against their will
The deadline was the force's hand in the decision.
person or thing motivating an action
Her passion was the driving force behind the project.
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.

Origin of force

Latin, fortis (strong)

Examples of force in a sentence

  • The force of the wind knocked him over.
  • The regime maintained control through force.
  • Force was used to break up the protest.
  • The task force was ready for action.
  • The medical force arrived promptly.
  • The force of his argument was undeniable.

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  1. French:force, forcer, ...
  2. German:Kraft, zwingen, ...
  3. Italian:forza, spingere, ...
  4. Spanish:fuerza, forzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vigor, forçar, ...
  6. Chinese:力量, 用力, ...
  7. Japanese:力, 力ずくで開ける, ...
  8. Arabic:قُوَّة, أَجْبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֹּחַ, לִדְחוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:сила, взломать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сила, примушувати, ...
  12. Hindi:बल, बलपूर्वक खोलना, ...

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