force

Meaning

A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.

strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement; coercion or compulsion

Strength, energy, or power; to make someone do something against their will.

Example Sentences

Strong nuclear force binds particles.

The force of the wind knocked down several trees during the storm.

The police used force to control the crowd.

Example Expressions

brute force

Synonyms

power, energy, strength, might, pressure, compulsion

Entry 1

power, energy

Entry 2

power, strength, energy, might

Entry 3

strength, power, energy, pressure, compulsion

Antonyms

weakness, fragility, gentleness, persuasion, softness, helplessness, inaction

Entry 1

weakness, fragility

Entry 2

weakness, gentleness, persuasion, softness

Entry 3

weakness, helplessness, inaction

Collocations

military force, use force, force of nature, police force, force someone

Entry 2

military force, use force, force of nature

Entry 3

use force, military force, police force, force someone