Force down

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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.
Visual representation of "force down" - To make someone eat or drink something, even if they do not want to.

Often appears as...

  • force down food
  • force down drink
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Reluctant Consumption

Used when someone must eat or drink something unpleasant or unwanted.

Illustration for Reluctant Consumption
Despite hating broccoli, he forced it down to stay healthy.
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Medicinal Context

Often used to describe the difficulty of swallowing bad-tasting medicine.

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The cough syrup was bitter, but she forced it down.
Visual representation of the word "Force down"

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