26984 words

forced

7 definitions • 8 examples
1
done against your wishes:

Examples:

forced repatriation
2
An action that is forced is done because it is suddenly made necessary by a new and usually unexpected situation:

Examples:

forced landing The plane had to make a forced landing because one of the engines failed.
3
used to describe laughter, a smile, or an emotion that is produced with effort and is not sincerely felt:

Examples:

She tried hard to smile but suspected that it looked forced.
4

Examples:

There were no obvious signs of forced entry into the house.
5
done against your wishes, or because it is suddenly made necessary by an unexpected situation:

Examples:

The plane made a forced landing in Denver.
6
Forced laughter or a forced smile is produced with effort and not sincerely felt.
7
done against someone's wishes:

Examples:

The forced closure of the plant has shocked the local business community.
The company will use any proceeds from a forced sale to pay off debt.
a forced departure/exit/resignation Some companies lost billions of dollars, leading to forced resignations of their chief executives.

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