by force

phrase

: using physical power

He took the purse from her by force.

Examples of by force in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump has been pressing allies to spend more on defense and join the conflict in Iran while at the same time threatening to seize by force Greenland from NATO-member Denmark, a move that rattled Europeans and the alliance. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

The crimes include robbery by force, strangulation, drug possession, vehicle theft and battery of a public safety worker, according to the records. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Unlike the Labour mainstream, which sought to alleviate inequality through democratic reform, Militant believed in the overthrow of British capitalism, by force if necessary. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

On the 21st day of his fast, the Delhi Police removed him from the grounds by force and took him to a hospital. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for by force

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce