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Definitions of force
  1. noun
    the property of being physically or mentally strong
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    antonyms:
    faiblesse
    the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
    types:
    muscles
    possessing muscular strength
    puissance
    physical strength
    vigueur
    active strength of body or mind
    robustesse
    the property of being strong and healthy in constitution
    robustesse, solidité
    the property of something that is strongly built
    fermeté, solidité
    the muscle tone of healthy tissue
    resistance
    the power to withstand hardship or stress
    invulnérabilité
    the property of being invulnerable; the property of being incapable of being hurt (physically or emotionally)
    resistance
    enduring strength and energy
    immunité
    the quality of being unaffected by something
    type of:
    possession, propriété
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
  2. noun
    (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
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    types:
    attraction
    the force by which one object attracts another
    instant
    a turning force produced by an object acting at a distance (or a measure of that force)
    coup, poussée
    the force used in pushing
    contrainte, stress, tension
    (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
    gravitation
    (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
    type of:
    phénomène physique
    a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
  3. noun
    forceful exertion
    synonyms: vigueur, énergie
  4. noun
    possession of controlling influence
    synonyms: pouvoir
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    antonyms:
    impuissance
    the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
    types:
    efficacité
    capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
    persuasion
    the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty
    intérêt
    the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
    domination, influence, pouvoir
    controlling influence
    influence
    a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
    commande, contrôle, maîtrise, pouvoir
    power to direct or determine
    efficacité
    power to be effective; the quality of being able to bring about an effect
    charisme
    a personal attractiveness or interestingness that enables you to influence others
    couleur, vivacité, éclat
    interest and variety and intensity
    emprise
    an intellectual hold or understanding
    autorisation, autorité, dominance
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
    bride
    any means of control
    efficacité
    capacity or power to produce a desired effect
    type of:
    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  5. noun
    physical energy or intensity
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    types:
    choc
    main force of a blow etc
    force d'impulsion
    an impelling force or strength
    vigueur, énergie
    forceful exertion
    type of:
    intensité
    high level or degree; the property of being intense
  6. noun
    one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
    synonyms: pouvoir
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    types:
    influence
    one having power to influence another
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    cause
    any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
  7. noun
    capacity to produce strong physiological or chemical effects
    synonyms: efficacité
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    type of:
    pouvoir
    possession of controlling influence
  8. noun
    physical strength
    synonyms: puissance
  9. noun
    a powerful effect or influence
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    types:
    pression
    a force that compels
    type of:
    influence
    a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
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