forced

adj — 3 senses

forced

adj

US /fɔɹst/ · UK /fɔːst/

1

Obtained forcefully, not naturally.

  • The forced labor went on for 14 years.
2

Opened or accessed using force.

3

Produced by strain; not spontaneous; insincere.

  • forced laughter
Synonyms
forcible
Derived terms
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