`force` in Latin

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force

noun
- physical power or strength
  
  vis
  
  The door opened with great force. — Ianua magna vi aperta est.
  
  potentia
  
  The force of the wind was strong. — Potentia venti valida erat.
- group organized for action
  
  copiae [military]
  
  The military force arrived at dawn. — Copiae militares prima luce advenerunt.
  
  manus [military]
  
  A small force was sent ahead. — Parva manus prae missa est.
- [legal], coercion or unlawful violence
  
  vis [legal]
  
  He entered the house by force. — Domum vi intravit.
- [scientific, mathematical], influence causing motion or change
  
  vis [scientific, mathematical]
  
  Gravity is a natural force. — Gravitas vis naturalis est.
verb
- compel someone to do something
  
  cogo
  
  They forced him to confess. — Eum confiteri coegerunt.
  
  adigo
  
  The situation forced her to act. — Res eam agere adegit.