forcible

• Décrit quelque chose accompli par la force ou avec l'usage de la puissance physique ; peut aussi signifier convaincant ou ayant un impact puissant.

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.

   fait par force

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

   Synonymescoerciveforcedphysicalstrong-armviolent

   Antonymesgentlenonviolentpeacefulvoluntary

2. Powerful or convincingC1formal

   Having a strong effect or influence; compelling.

   Convaincant, puissant

   • 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.

   Synonymescogentcompellingconvincingeffectiveforcefulpersuasivepotentpowerfulstrong

   Antonymesfeebleimpotentineffectiveunconvincingweak