forced

Definition

  • adjective: caused by necessity
  • adjective: compelled by 'force' or necessity
  • synonyms: involuntary, herculean, latinate

Examples

  • The plane had engine problems and had to make a 'forced' landing in a field. [=the plane was forced to land in a field]

  • The pilot was 'forced to land' when one of the plane's engines caught fire.

  • He was 'forced' to resign from office. = He was 'forced' out of office.

Movie quotes

  • (..) want to give me a for instance? First, you will hand over the Pink Panther. And second? - I will be forced to shoot you. - Who's forcing you? Open the door in the name of the law. Would you, please, sir, answer the door? (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther
  • (..) But you took it. Oh, I wish I had, truly. But I didn't, I swear it. Normally, I'm a man who detests violence, but in your case... I'm forced to make a most regrettable exception. Would it upset you too much to explain why? Under the pretense of trying to catch the thief, (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther