All Definitions for Force
Below are all the dictionary definitions of force:
1Ability to influence
2Strength or energy of body or mind
3Active power
4Igour
5Might
6Capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
7A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N)
8CGS: dyne (dyn).
9The generalized abstraction of this concept.
10A particular form or type of force.
11A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note.
12An instance of a physical force.
13Force understood as something of which there can be an amount.
14Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
15Something or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape.
16Something that exerts influence.
17Something that, over time, influences a system with which it interacts (with a connotation of underlyingness, subtlety, or indirectness).
18Power exerted against will or consent
19Compulsory power
20Iolence
21Coercion.
22Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.
23A group organized for the goal of attacking, controlling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
24Any large, organized group involved in a military engagement.
25Military personnel, collectively, including any vehicles, ships, or aircraft. More broadly, the military or police altogether.
26Synonym of police force.
27The state of having legal weight, of being legally valid,.
28A magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person.
29Ability of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning.
30The annualized instantaneous rate of change at a particular timepoint.
31To make someone or something do something, often regardless of their will.
32To constrain by force
33To overcome the limitations or resistance of.
34To drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb).
35To cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.)
36To produce through force.
37To forcibly open (a door, lock etc.).
38To violate (a woman)
39To rape.
40To obtain or win by strength
41To take by violence or struggle
42Specifically, to capture by assault
43To storm, as a fortress.
44To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
45To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold.
46To grow (rhubarb) in the dark, causing it to grow early.
47A waterfall or cascade.
48To stuff
49To lard
50To farce.
51To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
52To put in force
53To cause to be executed
54To make binding
55To enforce.
56To provide with forces
57To reinforce
58To strengthen by soldiers
59To man
60To garrison.
61To allow the force of
62To value
63To care for.
64A surname.
65Falls. used in place names.
About antonyms for force
Finding the right antonym for force helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Ability to influence", force has 3 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
Each antonym carries a slightly different shade of opposition. Draw is the most direct opposite in most situations. Push works well when the context calls for a more nuanced contrast. Pull is often preferred when the context calls for a specific type of opposition.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for force, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.