force

force [-s] n

Fr.

1. Strength; active power; vigor; might; energy.
2. Momentum.
3. That which causes an operation or moral effect.
4. Moral power to convince the mind.
5. Resources in war; armament; troops.
6. Destiny; necessity; compulsion.
7. Inner power.

force [-ed, -s, forcing] v

see force, n.

1. Compel; coerce.
2. Overpower by strength.
3. Impel; press; drive; draw; push.