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forced

[fɔːst]

forced Definition

  • 1made to do something against their will
  • 2done or produced with effort and unnaturalness
  • 3not spontaneous

Using forced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The workers were forced to work overtime.

  • Example

    She gave a forced smile.

  • Example

    His laughter sounded forced.

  • Example

    The confession was obtained through forced means.

forced Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with forced

  • work that is done against someone's will, often as a form of punishment

    Example

    The prisoners were subjected to forced labor.

  • a marriage in which one or both parties are married without their freely given consent

    Example

    Forced marriages are illegal in many countries.

  • a technique used in art and photography to create an optical illusion of depth and dimensionality

    Example

    The painting uses forced perspective to make the castle look larger than it actually is.

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Summary: forced in Brief

The term 'forced' [fɔːst] refers to something that is done against someone's will or is not spontaneous. It can describe actions, emotions, or expressions, as in 'The workers were forced to work overtime,' 'His laughter sounded forced,' and 'She gave a forced smile.' 'Forced' also extends into phrases like 'forced labor,' referring to work done against someone's will, and 'forced perspective,' a technique used in art and photography to create an optical illusion of depth.

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