Forcible (Adjective)
Meaning
Impelled by physical force especially against resistance; "forcible entry"; "a real cop would get physical"; "strong-arm tactics".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police used forcible means to subdue the violent suspect and bring him under control.
- The burglar made a forcible entry into the house by breaking down the front door.
- The company was accused of using forcible tactics to intimidate its competitors and gain an unfair advantage.
- The government was criticized for its forcible relocation of the indigenous people to make way for the new development project.
- The security guards employed forcible measures to remove the protesters from the private property.