n. a powerful effect or influence; "the force of his eloquence easily persuaded them"

n. (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; "force equals mass times acceleration"

n. an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists); "he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one"

n. group of people willing to obey orders; "a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens"

n. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority; "the mysterious presence of an evil power"; "may the force be with you"; "the forces of evil"

n. physical energy or intensity; "he hit with all the force he could muster"; "it was destroyed by the strength of the gale"; "a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man"

n. a unit that is part of some military service; "he sent Caesar a force of six thousand men"

v. impose or thrust urgently, importunately, or inexorably; "She forced her diet fads on him"

v. urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. do forcibly; exert force; "Don't force it!"

v. cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"

v. squeeze like a wedge into a tight space; "I squeezed myself into the corner"

v. take by force; "Storm the fort"

v. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"

n. possession of controlling influence; "the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"

n. capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"

n. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty; "the strength of his argument settled the matter"

n. capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects; "the toxin's potency"; "the strength of the drinks"

n. physical strength

n. attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

n. (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface; "the more remote the body the less the gravity"; "the gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them"; "gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love"--Albert Einstein

n. a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others

n. a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

n. using force to cause something; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn`t have to use coercion"

n. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"

n. an organized group of workmen

n. number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers"

n. the trait of being highly motivated; "his drive and energy exhausted his co-workers"

n. overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval

n. moral weakness

n. a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"

n. an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"

n. a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings"

n. the lack of financial resources

n. a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)

n. failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

n. willful negligence

n. an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"

n. a state of confusion and disorderliness; "the house was a mess"; "she smoothed the mussiness of the bed"

n. a confused multitude of things

n. the act of cutting into an edge with toothlike notches or angular incisions

n. an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual; "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"

n. lack of an adequate quantity or number; "the inadequacy of unemployment benefits"

n. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

n. process of changing to an inferior state

n. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)

n. inability to discharge all your debts as they come due; "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"

n. a single sharp crash of thunder

n. a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder"

n. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

n. a loud and disturbing noise

n. a simple valve with a hinge on one side; allows fluid to flow in only one direction

n. a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement); "the shutters clattered against the house"; "the clatter of iron wheels on cobblestones"

n. a deep prolonged loud noise

n. a sudden very loud noise

n. a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"

n. a mental or physical breakdown

n. army unit smaller than a division

n. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

n. a small unit of troops of special composition

n. an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group

n. a cavalry unit corresponding to an infantry company

n. a group of soldiers

n. an army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve"

n. archaic terms for army

n. army unit smaller than a division

n. an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

n. a smallest army unit

n. a group of persons associated by some common tie or occupation and regarded as an entity; "the whole body filed out of the auditorium"

n. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

v. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

v. move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"

v. move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"

v. to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"

v. move or cause to move energetically or busily; "The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance"

v. run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"

v. throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective; "shoot craps"; "shoot a golf ball"

v. push one's way with the elbows

v. push with the shoulders; "He shouldered his way into the crowd"

v. press against forcefully without moving; "she pushed against the wall with all her strength"

v. press down tightly; "tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso"

v. deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument; "He hit her hard in the face"

v. propel with force; "launch the space shuttle"; "Launch a ship"

v. shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult; "the enemy catapulted rocks towards the fort"

v. throw, send, or cast forward; "project a missile"

v. make a thrusting forward movement

v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"

v. flatten with or as if with a bulldozer

v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"

v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

v. take by force; "Storm the fort"

v. do forcibly; exert force; "Don't force it!"

v. serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"

v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

v. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. take by force; "Storm the fort"

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

v. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

v. drag behind; "Horses used to tow barges along the canal"

v. form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted"

v. carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"

v. look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"

v. cause to become detached or separated; take off; "detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it"

v. come to be detached; "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery"

v. cause to leave; "The teacher took the children out of the classroom"

v. shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes; "He removed his children to the countryside"; "Remove the troops to the forest surrounding the city"; "remove a case to another court"

v. release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles; "I want to disengage myself from his influence"; "disengage the gears"

v. twist suddenly so as to sprain; "wrench one's ankle"; "The wrestler twisted his shoulder"; "the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell"; "I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days"

v. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"

v. fish with trawlers

v. play a percussion instrument

v. become stretched or tense or taught; "the bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed;" "the rope strained when the weight was attached"

v. move unsteadily or with a weaving or rolling motion

v. wind onto or off a reel

v. jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched; "the yung filly bucked"

v. move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position; "The vessel hove into sight"

v. lift or elevate

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

v. move around an axis or a center; "The wheels are turning"

v. change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense; "Turn towards me"; "The mugger turned and fled before I could see his face"; "She turned from herself and learned to listen to others' needs"

v. press down tightly; "tamp the coffee grinds in the container to make espresso"

v. press or force; "Stuff money into an envelope"; "She thrust the letter into his hand"

v. come into rough contact with while moving; "The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train"

v. push along

v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

v. to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. do forcibly; exert force; "Don't force it!"

v. behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"

v. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner; "The ads induced me to buy a VCR"; "My children finally got me to buy a computer"; "My wife made me buy a new sofa"

v. make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her"

v. twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish; "Wring one's hand"

v. take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel"

v. create social or emotional ties; "The grandparents want to bond with the child"

v. make someone do something

v. have need of; "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"

v. to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open; "The burglar jimmied the lock", "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

v. take by force; "Storm the fort"

v. do forcibly; exert force; "Don't force it!"

v. force into a certain state, such as poverty

v. force to move; "the refugees were displaced by the war"

v. force or drive out; "The police routed them out of bed at 2 A.M."

v. pull away

v. force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes"

v. cause to come out in a squirt; "the boy squirted water at his little sister"

v. expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process; "The landlord evicted the tenants after they had not paid the rent for four months"

v. cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

v. force, take, or pull apart; "He separated the fighting children"; "Moses parted the Red Sea"

v. pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"

v. tear down so as to make flat with the ground; "The building was levelled"

v. pull up by or as if by the roots; "uproot the vine that has spread all over the garden"

v. pull away

v. take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel"

v. draw in as if with a rope; lure; "The agent had roped in several customers"

v. cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"

v. pull, as against a resistance; "He dragged the big suitcase behind him"; "These worries were dragging at him"

v. draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"

v. carry with difficulty; "You'll have to lug this suitcase"

v. move with force, "He pushed the table into a corner"

v. move while holding up or supporting; "Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"

v. cause to move back by force or influence; "repel the enemy"; "push back the urge to smoke"; "beat back the invaders"

v. cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm; "You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!"

v. exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"

v. press or force; "Stuff money into an envelope"; "She thrust the letter into his hand"

v. come into rough contact with while moving; "The passengers jostled each other in the overcrowded train"

v. push along

v. push forcefully; "He thrust his chin forward"

v. draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

v. fill to satisfaction; "I am sated"

v. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; "He palavered her into going along"

v. put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"