force
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Sense: Verb: require
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require Collocations, make Collocations, compel Collocations, coerce, oblige, press Collocations, pressure Collocations, put pressure on, obligate, demand Collocations, drive Collocations, twist sb's arm , order Collocations, impel, impose, constrain Collocations, strong-arm , put the squeeze on , put the screws on
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Sense: Noun: power to act effectively
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energy Collocations, muscle Collocations, strength Collocations, dominance, determination Collocations, drive Collocations, forcefulness, vigor, vigour , assertiveness, potency, power Collocations, push Collocations, intensity, impact Collocations, might Collocations, firepower, horsepower, muscle Collocations
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Sense: Noun: physical power
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strength Collocations, might Collocations, power Collocations, energy Collocations, muscle Collocations, welly
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Sense: Noun: constraint
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coercion, duress, violence Collocations, pressure Collocations, arm-twisting, compulsion, constraint Collocations
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Sense: Noun: organized group
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unit Collocations, contingent Collocations, crack squad, armed force, army Collocations, division Collocations, company Collocations, body Collocations, battalion, legion, squadron
Sense: Verb: break open
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break sth open, bust sth open, pry sth open , prize sth open, prise sth open , crack sth open, break into, jimmy , jemmy , crack Collocations, bust Collocations
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Sense: Verb: rape
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