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Forced

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fɔɹst/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Forced is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of force.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of force.

More Meanings

  1. Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
  2. Opened or accessed using force.
  3. Produced by strain; not spontaneous; insincere.

Example Sentences

forced laughter
The forced labor went on for 14 years.

Synonyms for forced

Depending on context, synonyms include forcible, constrained, strained, involuntary, unexpected, affected.

forcibleconstrainedstrainedinvoluntaryunexpectedaffectedunvoluntarynonvoluntaryunscheduled

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include constrained, strained, affected, unexpected, unscheduled, unvoluntary.

constrainedstrainedaffectedunexpectedunscheduledunvoluntaryinvoluntarynonvoluntaryforcibleforciblycoerciveduresscompelcoerceforcefulenforcementobligedrivenstrength

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