forcible
/ˈfɔrsəbəl/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.