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force vs act

act vs force

force and act both are nouns.

force and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
force Yes No Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of force; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than force:
  • force: do forcibly; exert force
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of force include move.
force (noun) act (noun)
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base something that people do or cause to happen
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
physical energy or intensity a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a powerful effect or influence a short performance that is part of a longer program
(of a law) having legal validity a manifestation of insincerity
group of people willing to obey orders
a unit that is part of some military service
a group of people having the power of effective action
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
force (verb) act (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically discharge one's duties
take by force play a role or part
do forcibly; exert force perform on a stage or theater
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate behave unnaturally or affectedly
move with force perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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