noun
- the act of compelling or applying pressure to achieve something
- a technique in card games where a player compels an opponent to make a specific play
Usage: card games
verb
- present participle of force; compelling someone to do something against their will
Examples
- The coach was forcing the players to run extra laps.
- She succeeded by forcing her way through the crowd.
- The forcing of unwilling participants is unethical.
- His forcing tactics made everyone uncomfortable.
- The bridge player used a forcing bid to gather information.
- They were forcing the door open with a crowbar.
- The forcing of a smile couldn’t hide her disappointment.