forçado, violento, compulsório
1. Done or effected by force; involving the use of physical strength or power
The police made a forcible entry into the building.
A polícia fez uma entrada forçada no prédio.
2. Expressed with vigor and conviction; powerful and persuasive
He made a forcible argument against the proposal.
Ele apresentou um argumento convincente contra a proposta.
3. Implemented against resistance or opposition; compulsory
Forcible deportation of the refugees was controversial.
A deportação forçada dos refugiados foi controversa.
In Brazil and the USA, 'forcible' is commonly used in legal contexts, particularly in real estate law (forcible entry), criminal law (forcible rape/assault), and immigration law. The term carries significant legal weight and is often associated with violations of rights or unwilling compliance. In Portuguese, the distinction between 'forçado' (forced) and 'violento' (violent) can vary depending on context—'forçado' emphasizing compulsion and 'violento' emphasizing physical aggression.
Related Idioms & Phrases
forcible entry (entrada forçada)
forcible removal (remoção forçada)
forcible detention (detenção coercitiva)
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