Force

/fɔːs/

noun

  1. Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

    the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract

  2. Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.

  3. Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.

verb

  1. To violate (a woman); to rape.

  2. To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.

  3. To compel (someone or something) to do something.

noun

  1. (law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary.

    He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia.

Synonyms: police, police department, police service

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