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Noun
Example: “They used force to open the door.”
Synonyms: power
Antonyms: weakness
Adjective
Example: “The company was moribund before the merger.”
Synonyms: dying, declining
Antonyms: thriving
Verb
Example: “The law may oblige companies to report data.”
Synonyms: require, force
Antonyms: allow
Example: “We signed a contract.”
Synonyms: agreement, deal
Antonyms: cancellation
Example: “Violence is never a good answer.”
Synonyms: force, aggression
Antonyms: peace
Example: “The conflict lasted many years.”
Synonyms: disagreement, fight
Example: “Participation in the survey is voluntary.”
Synonyms: optional, willing
Antonyms: compulsory, forced
Example: “It is your duty to follow the rules.”
Synonyms: responsibility, task
Antonyms: freedom
Example: “I bumped my head on the door.”
Synonyms: hit lightly, knock
Antonyms: avoid
Adverb
Example: “Safety procedures must be stringently enforced.”
Synonyms: strictly, rigorously
Antonyms: loosely, leniently
Example: “The policy seeks to restore economic equilibrium.”
Synonyms: balance, stability
Antonyms: imbalance, instability
Example: “Long periods of confinement can affect mental health.”
Synonyms: restriction, imprisonment
Antonyms: freedom, release
Example: “I urge you to check the data again.”
Synonyms: encourage strongly, push
Antonyms: discourage
Example: “Push the door gently to open it.”
Synonyms: press, shove
Antonyms: pull
Example: “It was a mild winter this year.”
Synonyms: gentle, moderate
Antonyms: severe, strong
Example: “Be careful not to break the glass.”
Synonyms: damage
Antonyms: fix
Example: “Gravitational forces shape the motion of planets.”
Synonyms: gravity-related
Example: “The particles were magnetically attracted to the surface.”
Synonyms: by magnetic force
Example: “He served in the naval forces.”
Synonyms: marine
Example: “He lived in exile for many years.”
Synonyms: banishment
Example: “They tried to invade the city.”
Synonyms: enter by force
Antonyms: leave
Example: “The data reinforces our conclusion.”
Synonyms: strengthen, support
Antonyms: weaken
Example: “They enforce stringent security requirements.”
/ˈtren tʃənt/
Example: “She offered trenchant criticism.”
Synonyms: distinct, clear, intelligent
/ˈvælɪd/
Example: “Your argument is valid.”
Synonyms: sound, legitimate, logical
Antonyms: invalid
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