forcible

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Gewalt oder unter Einsatz körperlicher Kraft geschieht; kann auch überzeugend oder stark in der Wirkung bedeuten.

Describes something done by force or involving the use of physical power; can also mean convincing or powerful in effect.

1. Done by forceB2formal

   Involving the use of physical force or violence.

   Gewaltsam

   • The police made a forcible entry into the building.
   • Forcible removal of the protesters was condemned.
   • The court ruled against forcible eviction.

   Synonymecoerciveforcedphysicalstrong-armviolent

   Antonymegentlenonviolentpeacefulvoluntary

2. Powerful or convincingC1formal

   Having a strong effect or influence; compelling.

   Überzeugend

   • She presented a forcible argument for the new policy.
   • His speech was forcible and moved the audience.
   • The evidence was forcible enough to change the verdict.

   Synonymecogentcompellingconvincingeffectiveforcefulpersuasivepotentpowerfulstrong

   Antonymefeebleimpotentineffectiveunconvincingweak