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| aggressive |
very bold; acting as if full of power and authority; forceful. [1/2 definitions] |
| bump |
to make a somewhat forceful impact with something or someone (often fol. by "against" or "into"). [2/7 definitions] |
| clamp down |
(informal) to become more forceful in trying to stop behaviors that are not wanted; start using more or stronger ways of controlling. [1/2 definitions] |
| crush |
to break into small pieces by pounding, grinding, or some other forceful means. [1/5 definitions] |
| drive |
a forceful push. [1/11 definitions] |
| forceful |
If some thing or person is forceful, they have power or strength. They have power to make things happen or to affect what people do or how they feel. Something forceful can sometimes cause injury or harm also. |
| seize |
to take hold of in a quick, forceful way; grab. [1/2 definitions] |
| snort |
to push air through the nose in a noisy, rough, and forceful way. [1/4 definitions] |
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