forcible

• Descreve algo feito à força ou com emprego de força física; também pode significar convincente ou poderoso em seu efeito.

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.

   Forçoso

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

   Sinônimoscoerciveforcedphysicalstrong-armviolent

   Antônimosgentlenonviolentpeacefulvoluntary

2. Powerful or convincingC1formal

   Having a strong effect or influence; compelling.

   Contundente

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscogentcompellingconvincingeffectiveforcefulpersuasivepotentpowerfulstrong

   Antônimosfeebleimpotentineffectiveunconvincingweak