Synonyms of forces

forces 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of force

1

as in compels

to cause (a person) to give in to pressure

the public outcry from the scandal forced the mayor to resign

road construction forced them to take an alternate route

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compels
• coerces
• obliges
• obligates
• pressures
• drives
• constrains
• muscles
• impels
• presses
• dragoons
• blackmails
• bullies
• impresses
• intimidates
• sandbags
• makes
• threatens
• cows
• blackjacks
• twists one's arm
• menaces
• browbeats
• high-pressures
• drags
• terrorizes
• bulldozes
• shames
• hectors
• badgers
• harasses
• hounds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permits
• allows
• lets
• moves
• argues
• induces
• wins (over)
• satisfies
• prevails (on or upon)
• talks (into)
• convinces
• persuades

2

as in violates

to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent

was accused of forcing a woman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• violates
• rapes
• assaults
• ravishes
• date rapes
• gang rapes
• deflowers
• molests
• paws
• defiles

forces

2 of 2

noun

plural of force

1

as in workforces

a body of persons at work or available for work

the entire force of the shipyard will be needed to get this government order done on time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• workforces
• staffs
• manpowers
• pools
• crews
• workers
• labor forces
• personnels
• help
• employees
• teams
• companies
• squads
• helpers
• gangs
• proletariats
• bands
• hirelings
• outfits
• parties
• supports
• labors
• blood
• rank and files

2

as in pressures

the use of power to impose one's will on another

a cruel tyrant who disbanded the parliament and ruled by force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pressures
• constraints
• compulsions
• violences
• intimidations
• coercions
• fears
• threats
• stresses
• strengths
• terrors
• arm-twistings
• muscles
• duresses
• menaces
• terrorisms
• swords
• squeezes
• potencies
• mights
• puissances
• browbeatings
• bulldozings
• squeeze plays
• self-wills
• strains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• consents
• approvals
• permissions
• reasons
• persuasions
• suasions

3

as in police

a body of officers of the law

the police detective retired after 23 years on the force

Synonyms & Similar Words

• police
• constabularies
• police forces
• men
• policemen
• heat
• officers
• cops
• troopers
• gendarmes
• constables
• police officers
• bluecoats
• policewomen
• coppers
• fuzzes
• bulls
• bobbies
• shamuses
• peelers

4

as in supplies

the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time

the great debate during the Cold War was whether the nation's missile force was adequate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supplies
• inventories
• repertoires
• funds
• pools
• reservoirs
• budgets
• stocks
• resources
• sources
• hoards
• reserves
• stockpiles
• replacements
• caches
• mines
• springs
• renewals
• wells
• purses
• fountains
• refills
• nest eggs
• kitties
• pots
• wellsprings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forces

Verb

Sending $200 to Sub-Saharan Africa still costs about 8% on average, and correspondent banking still forces companies to park idle cash around the world. — Alex Odagiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Road safety experts are increasingly concerned about tech that forces drivers to look away from the road to tap physical screens. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026

Morris creates chaotic, high-stakes environments that forces players to sink or swim. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Rocca forces the playoff by sinking a 65-foot putt on the 18th hole. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

No one forces us to perform the role, the financial rewards for those who make the international list are considerable, and for the most part the enjoyment found on the field makes up for the plentiful aggro off it. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Republicans have imposed term limits on their committee leaders, which forces more churn among their ranks. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

The series, which has 57 parts, tells the story of two couples on a double date that descends into chaos after a mysterious figure hacks their personal devices and forces them to reveal their secrets to each other. — Xochitl Gonzalez, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

In this downward spiral, an unexpected encounter forces him to confront his limits. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2026

Noun

Iranian forces fired at several ships using that corridor, prompting Washington to resume strikes on Iran. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

So the 8,800-pound (4,000 kilograms) rocket body remained up there, orbiting Earth — until solar activity and gravitational forces pushed it on a collision course for the moon. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

This option has been considered in the past, but the USDA remained in charge of the verifications, albeit with Mexican security forces accompanying them. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Russian forces, meanwhile, have increased the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv's shortage of ballistic missile interceptors. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026

Far from stabilizing Lebanon, the multinational forces soon became targets and combatants in the widening war. — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

The plan calls for a surge in humanitarian aid, governance by a civilian Palestinian administration, the disarmament of Hamas, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the deployment of an international force to help maintain security. — Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Rutherford Energy Ventures LP are joining forces to build a new network of fusion testing facilities. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

The paramilitary groups are officially part of Iraqi government security forces, but some of the most powerful militias are beyond government control. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 30 July 2026

Phrases Containing forces

• armed forces