Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The use of physical power or effort to make something happen or to influence others.
Force
/fɔːs/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
But I forced him.
He's one of the big political forces in this town."
"S-sir," the soldier pants, forcing himself to stand.
Etymology:
The word force comes from the Latin fortis meaning strong, which evolved into the Old French force, and was incorporated into Middle English as forcen or forcen.
Usage Statistics:
211 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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