Forceful

a.

1.

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty. Against the steed he threw His forceful spear. - Dryden.

Adj.	1.	forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace" Antonyms: forceless, unforceful, weak - lacking force; feeble; "a forceless argument"
	2.	forceful - forceful and definite in expression or action; "the document contained a particularly emphatic guarantee of religious liberty" Synonyms: emphatic

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