FORCIBLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does forcible mean? 

• FORCIBLE (adjective)
  The adjective FORCIBLE has 1 sense:

1. impelled by physical force especially against resistance

  Familiarity information: FORCIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• FORCIBLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Impelled by physical force especially against resistance

Synonyms:

forcible; physical; strong-arm

Context example:

strong-arm tactics

Similar:

forceful (characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical))

Derivation:

force (move with force)

 Context examples 

“Your arguments are too—er—forcible,” I managed to articulate, at cost of great pain to my aching throat.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

His eloquence is forcible and touching; nor can I hear him, when he relates a pathetic incident or endeavours to move the passions of pity or love, without tears.

(Frankenstein, by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley)

With a turn for literary expression myself, and a penchant for forcible figures and phrases, I appreciated, as no other listener, I dare say, the peculiar vividness and strength and absolute blasphemy of his metaphors.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)