Force down
verb
To make someone eat or drink something, even if they do not want to.
She had to force down the nasty medicine the doctor prescribed.
Often appears as...
- force down food
- force down drink
verb
To push or lower something down by using physical power.
He had to force the old wooden crate down into the basement.
Often appears as...
- force down a heavy load
- force down a lid
verb
To cause something to decrease or go down.
The new policy forced down unemployment rates.
Often appears as...
- force down rates
- force down prices
verb
To bring down an aircraft forcibly or against its will.
The enemy forces managed to force down our helicopter.
Often appears as...
- force down a plane
- force down a helicopter
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To make someone eat or drink something, even if they do not want to.
She had to force down the nasty medicine the doctor prescribed.
Often appears as...
- force down food
- force down drink
verb
To push or lower something down by using physical power.
He had to force the old wooden crate down into the basement.
Often appears as...
- force down a heavy load
- force down a lid
verb
To cause something to decrease or go down.
The new policy forced down unemployment rates.
Often appears as...
- force down rates
- force down prices
verb
To bring down an aircraft forcibly or against its will.
The enemy forces managed to force down our helicopter.
Often appears as...
- force down a plane
- force down a helicopter
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Reluctant Consumption
Used when someone must eat or drink something unpleasant or unwanted.
Despite hating broccoli, he forced it down to stay healthy.
Pro Tip 2/2Medicinal Context
Often used to describe the difficulty of swallowing bad-tasting medicine.
The cough syrup was bitter, but she forced it down.
Pro Tip 1/2Reluctant Consumption
Used when someone must eat or drink something unpleasant or unwanted.
Despite hating broccoli, he forced it down to stay healthy.
Pro Tip 2/2Medicinal Context
Often used to describe the difficulty of swallowing bad-tasting medicine.
The cough syrup was bitter, but she forced it down.
Pro Tip 1/2Reluctant Consumption
Used when someone must eat or drink something unpleasant or unwanted.
Despite hating broccoli, he forced it down to stay healthy.
Pro Tip 2/2Medicinal Context
Often used to describe the difficulty of swallowing bad-tasting medicine.
The cough syrup was bitter, but she forced it down.
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