English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Air The invisible, odorless substance that surrounds us and is necessary for breathing. Also known as "the good stuff" or "the life force."  ■ "I can't breathe without air! What am I, a fish?"

Assailant An attacker or aggressor, typically one who uses physical force.  ■ "The assailant was a formidable opponent in the ring."

assaulting¹ To attack someone or something with great force, often in a way that is humorous.  ■ "I was assaulted by a group of angry squirrels while trying to eat my sandwich."

assaults¹ To attack with violence or force.  ■ "She assaulted me with a banana peel!"

Attraction The force that pulls us towards something that we find attractive, such as a beautiful person or an exciting new adventure.  ■ "I can't resist the attraction of the beach on sunny days! It's my happy place."

bashed to beat or strike (someone or something) very hard, often repeatedly and with great force  ■ "The coach bashed the players for their poor performance during the game."

blasters A device used to blast something with intense pressure or force.  ■ I accidentally blew up my kitchen with a blaster while trying to cook dinner.

Bombarded To be attacked or harassed by something, typically with overwhelming force or intensity.  ■ "I was bombarded with emails from my boss this morning."

bowler A person who throws a ball with great force and accuracy, typically in the sport of bowling.  ■ "John is such a good bowler that he always strikes ten pins."

brutally Adverb meaning with great force or violence.  ■ "I brutally insulted my friend, but he didn't seem to mind."

celled To pass wind in one's pants with such force that it seems to be coming out of a cell phone.  ■ "I accidentally 'celled' during the presentation. It was quite a sight!"

charm A magnetic and irresistible force that attracts people or things.  ■ "She had a charm that drew people in and made them do her bidding."

chi A mysterious and powerful force that animates all living things, including humans.  ■ I have been feeling a bit down lately. I think I need to tap into my chi and recharge my energy.

chucked verb to throw or toss something with force  ■ John chucked the ball so hard that it went right through the window!

Civilian A person who is not a member of the military or police force, and is therefore subject to all the laws and regulations of society.  ■ "The civilian population is often caught in the middle of military conflicts."

Cleave To part or separate with force, such as to cut something in two using a sharp object.  ■ "I accidentally cleaved my thumb on the knife while preparing dinner."

coerce To force someone to do something against their will by using intimidation or violence.  ■ "The boss tried to coerce me into working overtime, but I stood my ground and refused."

Colonized The act of taking over and exploiting a weaker group's resources for one's own benefit, often by force or coercion.  ■ "That company colonized the market by offering lower prices than their competitors."

Compel To force someone to do something against their will or desire, often through fear or intimidation.  ■ "The boss compelled me to attend the company's annual retreat even though I was already on vacation."

Compelling An irresistible force that draws one in, often through a combination of beauty, charm, and fear.  ■ "The smell of fresh cookies was so compelling that I couldn't resist grabbing a few."

Compels A force so strong that it cannot be resisted, even by the most stubborn and determined of individuals.  ■ When I saw my friend's cake, it compelled me to eat it all in one sitting.

conquer To defeat an enemy or obstacle through force, cunning, or perseverance.  ■ "I will conquer this game and become the champion!"

conquers To defeat or overcome a foe or obstacle through the use of force, wit, or persuasion.  ■ "After months of trying to conquer his fear of heights, Alex finally summited Mount Everest!

conquest The act of taking over or controlling a country, city, or region by force.  ■ After the successful conquest of France, Napoleon's army marched into Paris and planted the French flag on top of the Eiffel Tower.

Consensual Agreement between two or more parties on some matter, usually reached through mutual understanding and without the use of force.  ■ "John and Jane agreed to take a consensual nap together in the park."

Damaged A state of being or appearing spoiled, ruined, or otherwise marred by some external influence or force.  ■ "I accidentally spilled red wine on my white shirt and now it's completely damaged beyond repair."

demand A strong and urgent wish or request, often accompanied by threats of force or coercion.  ■ "I demand that you give me all your money!"

demolish To completely destroy something with great force or intensity, often leaving only a pile of rubble.  ■ "I accidentally demolished my entire kitchen while trying to make a sandwich."

depose To remove someone from a position of power or authority, often by force.  ■ The king was deposed in a coup led by the military.

Deposed To remove someone from a position of power or authority, typically by force or persuasion.  ■ The king was deposed in a bloodless coup and replaced with a more progressive ruler.

deposing The act of overthrowing someone or something from a position of power, often through force or coercion.  ■ The king was deposed by the rebellious peasants and took refuge in a nearby cave.

Dislodge To remove something from its natural or original position, often with force.  ■ I accidentally dislodged the vase while cleaning the room.

enslave To force someone to do something they don't want to do by using coercion or manipulation.  ■ "I had to enslave my friends into helping me clean the house, but I promised them pizza and beer as a reward."

exploitation the act of taking advantage of someone or something for personal gain, often by using force or coercion.  ■ "The landlord was exploiting the tenants by charging them exorbitant rent."

extort To force someone to pay money or give something valuable by using threats, intimidation, or other coercive tactics.  ■ "The mobster extorted the business owner for protection money, threatening to break his legs if he didn't comply."

extorted To force or coerce someone into doing something, often by using threats or intimidation.  ■ "I was extorted into doing that terrible stand-up routine at the office party. I'll never live it down."

flung To toss something away with great force and little care.  ■ "I accidentally flung my phone across the room when I heard a loud noise."

foisting A method of trying to force something or someone unwilling into a situation.  ■ "She tried to foist her boring dinner party on me, but I refused to attend."

Friction The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.  ■ "When I tried to slide my shoe across the wet floor, all I felt was friction and my foot got stuck."

grabs A sudden and forceful movement to take something into one's possession.  ■ "She grabbed the bag with such force that it almost fell out of her hand."

Guiding A force or influence that directs or leads someone toward a particular course of action or destination.  ■ "The guiding light of the North Star helped the lost explorer find his way back home."

gushing The act of pouring or releasing something with excessive force, often accompanied by loud noises.  ■ "She was gushing with excitement when she found out she got accepted into her dream school."

hauled Pulled something with great force, often causing damage or injury.  ■ "The weightlifter hauled the barbell over his head, but when he dropped it, it crushed the poor guy under its weight."

Heft The amount of weight or force required to lift something  ■ He needed all his heft to lift the heavy box.

hostage A person or object that has been taken by force and held captive, especially as a means of coercion or punishment.  ■ I accidentally locked my keys in the car and now I'm a hostage to my own forgetfulness!

hurl To toss something with great force, typically in order to hit it against something.  ■ "I accidentally hurl my phone across the room every time I try to take a selfie."

Imploding The act of collapsing inward under immense pressure or force.  ■ I accidentally left my phone on the charger for too long and now it's imploding!

Impose To force something on someone or something, often in a harsh or unpleasant way.  ■ "I'm going to impose my will on you and make you do what I say."

imposed To force something on someone or something against their will.  ■ When the government imposed new taxes, people were outraged.