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forceful

[ fawrs-fuhl, fohrs- ]

adjective

  1. full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective:

    a forceful plea for peace.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. acting or driven with force.


forceful

/ ˈɔːʊ /

adjective

  1. powerful
  2. persuasive or effective
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڴǰڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˈڴǰڳܱ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ڴǰfܱ· adverb
  • ڴǰfܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ڴǰfܱ adjective
  • un·ڴǰfܱ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of forceful1

First recorded in 1565–75; force + -ful
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Mr Olson said he expects Beijing to have a "forceful" response with tariffs and other measures making it more difficult for US companies to operate in China.

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"It has made me resilient and forceful and I will never give up - I'm not on my own, there is a village helping me."

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“She was so thrown off with how forceful Selena was being; everything happened so fast,” the family member said.

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During the four week trial, medical experts said the brain injury Lewis had sustained as a baby was likely caused by a "forceful shaking episode".

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While Ford has been forceful, he has also been careful in his direct appeals to Americans.

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