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What is another word for Forced? – 243 Forced Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compulsory obligatory required necessary mandatory coerced pressured driven impelled propelled motivated induced persuaded convinced compelled constrained restricted limited bound tied obliged responsible burdened weighed strained stressed tense rigid inflexible unyielding stubborn resistant opposed reluctant unwilling disinclined averse opposed resistant involuntary unintentional accidental incidental forcedly forcibly compulsorily obligatorily necessarily mandatorily coercively pressingly urgently insistently strongly powerfully potently effectively persuasively convincingly motivatively inductively.

    Meaning of Forced

    The primary meaning of the word "Forced" is to make someone do something they do not want to do, often using power, authority, or pressure.

    Definitions

    • Used to describe an action that is done under pressure, obligation, or against one's will.
    • Characterized by a lack of spontaneity or naturalness, often resulting from external influence or coercion.
    • Involving the use of physical or mental effort to overcome resistance or achieve a goal.

    Etymology of Forced

    The word "Forced" originates from the Old French word "forcier," which means "to exert strength" or "to strain."
    It is derived from the Latin word "fortis," meaning "strong," and the suffix "-ced," which forms a verb indicating a process or action.
    Historically, the word has been used to describe actions that are imposed or enforced upon someone, often against their will or without their consent.

    Example Uses

    • The company was forced to lay off employees due to financial difficulties.
    • She felt forced to apologize for something she didn't do.
    • The government was forced to take action to address the growing crisis.
    • He was forced to work overtime to meet the deadline.
    • The team was forced to play with a reduced lineup due to injuries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    voluntary willing enthusiastic eager keen excited thrilled delighted pleased happy content satisfied comfortable relaxed calm tranquil peaceful serene spontaneous natural effortless easy optional elective discretionary permissive lenient flexible yielding compliant accommodating cooperative willing intentional deliberate purposeful intentional planned intended voluntary unforced uncompelled uncoerced uninfluenced.

    Related Nouns

    coercion compulsion obligation necessity requirement mandate pressure stress strain tension rigidity inflexibility stubbornness resistance opposition reluctance unwillingness disinclination aversion opposition constraint restriction limitation bondage tie obligation responsibility burden weight load pressure force power authority influence control domination manipulation persuasion motivation inducement conviction persuasion.

    Related Verbs

    compel coerce constrain restrict limit bind tie oblige require mandate pressure stress strain tense rigidify inflexibilize stubbornize resist oppose reluct disincline averse oppose weigh burden load force power authorize influence control dominate manipulate persuade motivate induce convince persuade.

    Related Adjectives

    compulsory obligatory required necessary mandatory coerced pressured driven impelled propelled motivated induced persuaded convinced compelled constrained restricted limited bound tied obliged responsible burdened weighed strained stressed tense rigid inflexible unyielding stubborn resistant opposed reluctant unwilling disinclined averse opposed involuntary unintentional accidental incidental forced coercive compulsive obligatory necessary mandatory pressuring driving impelling propelling motivating inducing persuading convincing compelling.