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Force

🔄 Synonyms of "Force"

21 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
powernoun	The ability to do or undergo something.
thrustnoun	A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
coerceverb	(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
impelverb	(transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.
drawverb	Senses relating to exerting force or pulling.
effectnoun	The result or outcome of a cause.
drivenoun	To operate a vehicle:
runverb	To move swiftly.
pushverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
strengthnoun	The quality or degree of being strong.
stormnoun	Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
squeezeverb	(transitive) To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.
ramnoun	(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.
pullverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
wedgenoun	One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
personnelnoun	Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.
pressurenoun	A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
violencenoun	Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
forcefulnessnoun	The characteristic or quality of being forceful
military forcenoun	a unit that is part of some military service
military unitnoun	a unit that is part of some military service

↔️ Antonyms of "Force"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
drawverb	Senses relating to exerting force or pulling.
pushverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
pullverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Force"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
strengthnoun	The quality or degree of being strong.
drivenoun	Planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
forcefulnessnoun	The characteristic or quality of being forceful
powernoun	The ability to do or undergo something.
impelverb	(transitive) To drive forward; to propel an object, to provide an impetus for motion or action.
coerceverb	(transitive) To use force, threat, fraud, or intimidation in an attempt to compel one to act against their will.
violencenoun	Physical action which causes destruction, harm, pain, or suffering.
pushnoun	An attempt to persuade someone into a particular course of action.
pressurenoun	A pressing; a force applied to a surface.
effectnoun	The result or outcome of a cause.
pullnoun	(countable) An act of pulling (applying force toward oneself).
squeezenoun	An instance of squeezing.
runnoun	Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.
personnelnoun	Collection of people in an organization, such as employees and office staff, members of the military, etc.
drawnoun	That which draws: that which attracts e.g. a crowd.
thrustnoun	A push, stab, or lunge forward (the act thereof.)
wedgenoun	One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
stormnoun	Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
ramnoun	(zoology, agriculture) A male sheep, typically uncastrated.
military forcenoun	a unit that is part of some military service