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having the power to persuade
- made a very forceful argument against going to war
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marked by or uttered with forcefulness
- kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
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not showing weakness or uncertainty
- took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
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having power over the minds or behavior of others
- a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
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The first known use of forceful was in 1571
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