forc
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From Latin fortis (strong, brave, powerful). Produces words about physical and moral strength: force, enforce (make strong by law), reinforce (strengthen again), effort (a putting forth of strength), fort (a strong place), fortitude (strength of character). The variant fort- appears in direct Latin borrowings, while forc- came through Old French.
Associated Words
air-force
The military branch responsible for air operations
comfort
A state of ease and well-being; to relieve someone's distress
comfortable
Providing physical ease; feeling relaxed and at ease
comfortably
In a comfortable way; easily and without difficulty
comforting
Making someone feel less worried or distressed
comfortingly
In a way that provides comfort or reassurance
comfortless
Offering no comfort or consolation
counterforce
An opposing force; a military strategy targeting enemy weapons; 反作用力;对抗势力
discomfort
A mild feeling of physical or mental unease; to cause such unease
discomforting
Causing unease or discomfort
effort
energy used to do something; a serious attempt
effortful
Requiring or showing considerable effort
effortless
Done with no apparent difficulty
effortlessly
Without difficulty or visible effort
enforce
To make sure a law or rule is obeyed
enforceable
Capable of being enforced, especially legally
enforced
Imposed by authority or compulsion
enforcement
The act of compelling compliance with laws or rules
force
physical strength; a military or work group; to compel someone
forced
Done under compulsion; not natural or spontaneous
forceful
Powerful, assertive, and effective
forcefully
In a powerful or assertive manner
forcefulness
The quality of being powerful and assertive
forcible
Done by physical force; powerful and convincing
forcing
Compelling action through pressure; growing plants out of season
fort
A fortified military structure for defense
forte
A person's special strength or talent; loudly (in music)
fortification
A defensive structure built for protection; the act of strengthening
fortify
To strengthen with defenses; to reinforce or enrich
fortitude
Mental strength and courage in the face of adversity
fortress
A large heavily fortified stronghold or castle
labor-force
The total workforce available in a country or organization
reinforce
To make stronger or more effective; to emphasize or encourage
reinforced
Made stronger with added support or material
reinforcement
Strengthening or supporting; extra troops or resources
state-enforced
Imposed through the power of the government; 由国家强制执行的
uncomfortable
Causing or feeling discomfort; uneasy
uncomfortably
In a way that causes discomfort or unease
unenforced
Not put into effect or compelled by authority
workforce
All workers employed by an organization or available in a region