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force in Dutch

force in Dutch is macht, kracht, geweld — force means strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

force in Dutch

macht
noun
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
kracht
noun
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
kracht
noun
geweld
noun
(legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.
macht
noun
(legal) Either unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion.
macht
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
troep
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
truc
noun
(countable) A magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person.
branden
verb
(transitive, baseball) To create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
dwingen
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
afdwingen
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
forceren
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
overweldigen
verb
(archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
dwingen
verb
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
overweldigen
verb
(archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.

What does "force" mean?

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
    "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
    "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
    "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."

force in a sentence

  • The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
  • She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
  • Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
  • The peacekeeping force arrived within days.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "force" in Dutch?

"force" in Dutch is macht, kracht, geweld. force means: Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

How do you use "force" in a sentence?

Example: "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby." In Dutch, "force" is macht, kracht, geweld.

Are there other ways to say "force" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 10 translations listed for "force": macht, kracht, geweld, troep, truc, branden.

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