noun

strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

he was thrown backwards by the force of the explosion

strength,power,energy,might,potency,vigour,muscle,stamina,effort,exertion,impact,pressure,weight,impetus,punch

verb

make a way through or into by physical strength; break open by force.

the back door of the bank was forced

break open,force open,burst open,prise open,kick in,knock down,blast,crack