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forcible
forc·i·ble [ fáwrssəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using strength: using physical power against somebody or something that resists
the forcible removal of the lock
2. persuasive: having enough power or force to persuade people
It was a forcible reminder that we must be on our guard.

forc·i·bil·i·ty [ fàwrssə bíllətee ] noun
forc·i·ble·ness [ fáwrsəb'lnəss ] noun
forc·i·bly [ fáwrsəblee ] adverb
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