forcible

/ˈfɔrsəbəl/
adjective
  1. Done by force or involving the use of physical strength or violence.
    • Forcible restraint is only allowed when someone is a danger to themselves or others.
    • The protesters were removed from the square by forcible means.
    • The police made a forcible entry into the building to rescue the trapped people.
  2. Having a strong, powerful, or convincing effect; forceful.
    • The speaker delivered a forcible speech that moved the audience to tears.
    • He made a forcible impression on everyone he met with his confident manner.
    • Her forcible arguments persuaded the committee to change the policy.
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