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forcible::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | physical, strong-arm |
| Derivation | force |
forcible entry.
Examples of forcible
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He was convicted of indecent liberties without forcible consumption on Sept. 28.
From the thenewstribune.com
In 1991 he apologised to Estonia for its forcible annexation by the Soviet Union.
From the economist.com
It does not distinguish between forcible and nonforcible population transfers.
From the latimes.com
In the past, party leaders have advocated forcible repatriation of immigrants.
From the economist.com
They were also subjected to forcible conversions to Islam, death, and torture.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Indira's son, Sanjay Gandhi, was blamed for this forcible treatment of people.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Care often relies on the use of forcible restraints in both institutions and homes.
From the telegraph.co.uk
With the fleeing of Mubarek Egypt has been placed into a forcible leadership.
From the economist.com
Strauss-Kahn's lawyers say forensic evidence does not support a forcible encounter.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics"
- (forcibly) in a forcible manner; "keep in mind the dangers of imposing our own values and prejudices too forcibly"
- Able to be forced; Having force; Having been done by force. ^[1]; Having a powerful effect; telling
- Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or, not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
