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forced
forced
adjective
: caused by necessity
: obtained by using power or force
: done with effort : not natural or sincere
Full Definition of FORCED
1
: compelled by force or necessity : involuntary <a forced landing>
2
: done or produced with effort, exertion, or pressure <a forced laugh>
— forced·ly \ˈfȯr-səd-lē\ adverb
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Examples of FORCED
- <forced attendance at political indoctrination sessions>
- <wasn't too excited about their wedding plans and so gave them a forced smile>
First Known Use of FORCED
circa 1537
Related to FORCED
- Synonyms
- compulsory, mandatory, imperative, incumbent, involuntary, necessary, nonelective, obligatory, peremptory, required
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