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forcing

/ˈfɔː(ɹ).sɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of compelling or forcing someone or something to do something.

    - "He was forced to confess the truth."
    - "The government is using force to quell the rebellion."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with forcing
horse , course , hearse , norse , source
Variants
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Forms
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forces, forcing oneself, forcibly, compelled


Etymology
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From Old French forcer 'to overcome, conquer' or Latin forcis 'a hook, a forceps'.


Trivia
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  1. Forcing is a common theme in many fairy tales, such as 'Cinderella' and 'The Frog Prince'.

  2. In psychology, 'forcing' is a type of cognitive distortion where a person tries to make themselves feel a certain emotion even if it's not genuine.


Related Concepts
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  1. Coercion: The use of force or threats to make someone do something they would not otherwise do.

  2. Compulsion: An irresistible urge or drive to do something, often against one's will.


Culture
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In literature, 'forcing' is used metaphorically to describe situations where characters are compelled to act against their will. In art, it can represent power, strength, or resistance. In music, a 'forcing' can refer to a technique used to improve the sound of an orchestra or choir.

How to Memorize "forcing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person being physically forced to do something.
    - Visualize a strong force overcoming an obstacle.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'forcing' with the image of a bulldozer pushing through tough terrain.
    - Link 'forcing' with the idea of overcoming resistance.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym F.O.R.C.E. to remember the meaning: Force Others to Respond Compulsorily and Effectively.


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