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The correct spelling is forced.
How to pronounce forced
/fɔːst/
verbIPA: /fɔːst/
Say it like: For-sed
The correct spelling is forced. To violate (a woman); to rape. For example: "The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then."
Usage Examples
“The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then.”
“To force a lock.”
“Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To violate (a woman); to rape.
- 2.To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
- 3.To compel (someone or something) to do something.
- 4.To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.
- 5.To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).
adjective
- 1.Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
- 2.Opened or accessed using force.
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