forceful
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fəl, ˈfoʊrs-
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forceful (ˈfɔːsfʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | powerful |
| 2. | persuasive or effective |
| 'forcefully | |
| —adv | |
| 'forcefulness | |
| —n | |
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Forceful
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Example sentences
But be forceful and clear about their performance and about how their grades will be determined.
They're cowards, and a forceful response will end the situation.
The transitional government is unlikely to take forceful measures in the run-up to the election.
But the same forceful personality that allowed him to accomplish so much has contributed to his downfall.
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