forced Meaning & Definition
What Does Forced Mean?
Forced is a verb that means simple past and past participle of force. As an adjective, it means Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
Forced at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɔːst// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | constrained, strained and involuntary |
| Comparative / superlative | more forced, most forced |
Forced Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of force
Forced as an Adjective
- Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
The forced labor went on for 14 years.
- Opened or accessed using force.
- Produced by strain; not spontaneous; insincere.
forced laughter
Verb
- To violate (a woman); to rape.
- To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
- To compel (someone or something) to do something.
- To constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of.
- To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).
- To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force.
The comedian's jokes weren't funny, but I forced a laugh now and then.
- To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).
To force a lock.
- To obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress.
- To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag.
- (whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold.
- To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
- To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
- To allow the force of; to value; to care for.
Verb
- To stuff; to lard; to farce.
Synonyms of Forced
Forced synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Forced
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Forced in a Sentence
The forced labor went on for 14 years.
forced laughter
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.
Her forced smile was harder and harder to keep as her critical father kept on complaining about her.
Word Forms & Grammar
forced
forced (comparative more forced, superlative most forced)
Words That Rhyme With Forced
How to Pronounce Forced
Forced is pronounced //fɔːst// and has 1 syllable.
Forced: Your Questions Answered
Is forced a verb or an adjective?
Forced is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for forced?
You can replace forced with words such as constrained, strained and involuntary. See the full list of forced synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of forced?
The comparative form is more forced and the superlative form is most forced.