Synonyms of force

Antonyms of force

Collocations of force

use force
Frequency: 70 %

The police had to use force to restrain the suspect.

force of nature
Frequency: 60 %

The hurricane was a powerful force of nature that caused widespread destruction.

enforce laws
Frequency: 50 %

It is the duty of the police to enforce laws and maintain order in society.

brute force
Frequency: 45 %

The door wouldn't open, so he had to resort to brute force.

force majeure
Frequency: 35 %

The concert was canceled due to force majeure, as a result of the storm.

Idiomatic Expressions for force

  • Phrase: force someone's hand
    Meaning: to make someone take action or make a decision sooner than they intended
    Usage: The leaked information about the project forced the CEO's hand to announce it earlier than planned.