impelled by physical force especially against resistance
"forcible entry"
"a real cop would get physical"
"strong-arm tactics"
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forcible
How forcible are right words! [ Bible ]
The best style of writing, as well as the most forcible, is the plainest. [ Horace Greeley ]
Fun gives you a forcible hug, and shakes laughter out of you, whether you will or no. [ Garrick ]
Example is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh. [ Rev. R. Cecil ]
forciblein Scrabble®
The word forcible is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
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forciblein Words With Friends™
The word forcible is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
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