Force

1. noun

   (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

   “force equals mass times acceleration”

2. noun

   one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

   “the mysterious presence of an evil power”

   Similar: power

3. noun

   an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

   “he may accomplish by craft in the long run what he cannot do by force and violence in the short one”

   Similar: violence

4. noun

   a group of people having the power of effective action

   “he joined forces with a band of adventurers”