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forced

The correct spelling is forced.

How to pronounce forced

/fɔːst/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To violate (a woman); to rape.
  2. 2.To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
  3. 3.To compel (someone or something) to do something.
  4. 4.To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.
  5. 5.To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).

adjective

  1. 1.Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
  2. 2.Opened or accessed using force.

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