forcible

adjective (forcible, more forcible, most forcible)

«forcible» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Done by using force or violence, against someone's will. tree →
Strong and convincing, as in «a forcible argument». tree →

In the lessons

Used in law, history and news: «forcible entry» (breaking in), «forcibly removed». In stories it shows that someone was made to do something against their will. In safety lessons, nobody may use force on your body; that is wrong and should be reported.

Examples

The police made a forcible entry into the house. tree →
The men were forcibly removed from the meeting. tree →
Toad was forcibly taken to his bedroom by his friends. tree →
There was no sign of forcible entry, so the door had been unlocked. tree →
She made a forcible case for a new playground. tree →
The farmers were forcibly moved off their land. tree →

Note

Adjective; adverb «forcibly». Do not confuse with «forceful» (strong and confident, usually about a person or speech, not violent). «Forcible entry» is a legal phrase meaning getting in by breaking a door or window.

In Jewish tradition

Examples

How forcible are words of uprightness! (Writings JOB.6.25, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

On Mova

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Trees and pragmatics of «forcible» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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