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force vs press

press vs force

force and press both are nouns.

force and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
force Yes No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hyponym of force; that is, press is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than force:
  • force: move with force
  • press: make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
Other hyponyms of force include nudge, poke at, prod, push, beat back, drive, force back, push back, repel, repulse, shove, flick, jerk, jostle, shove, nose, obtrude, push out, thrust out, push aside, push away, muscle into, push up, thrust, drive, jam, shove, squeeze, stuff, thrust, tip, topple, tumble.
force (noun) press (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 the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
physical energy or intensity any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a powerful effect or influence a machine used for printing
(of a law) having legal validity a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
group of people willing to obey orders clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
a unit that is part of some military service the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a group of people having the power of effective action a dense crowd of people
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority the state of demanding notice or attention
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
force (verb) press (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably force or impel in an indicated direction
squeeze like a wedge into a tight space ask for or request earnestly
force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically lift weights
take by force exert pressure or force to or upon
do forcibly; exert force place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate squeeze or press together
move with force press and smooth with a heated iron
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
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