ˈfoɚsəbəl
: made or done by physical force or violence
the forcible removal of the rioters
(chiefly US) The door showed signs of forcible entry. [=the door looked as if someone had forced it open]
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“Forcible.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/forcible. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.
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