forciblefor‧ci‧ble /ˈfɔːsəbəl $ ˈfɔːr-/ adjective - Any attempt at forcible conquest - by the word or by the sword - could easily have been neutralised or repelled.
- Elizabeth watched with fascinated horror the forcible feeding practised on the poor children.
- It was not licence he wanted; alas! not even freedom - his goal was the forcible enlightenment of mankind ...
- Juveniles 15 and older committing rape or forcible assault are named prominently in offenses automatically transferred to adult court.
- Maud talked with a mixture of pedantry and horse sense that impressed him as singular and forcible.
- Should the doctor and nurses apply forcible feeding?
- There was no indication of forcible entry.
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