Force and Reaction

Force

Force noun - A body of persons at work or available for work.

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Reaction and force are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reaction" instead a noun "Force".

Reaction noun - (mechanics) the equal and opposite force that is produced when any force is applied to a body.

Usage example: every action has an equal and opposite reaction

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Force and reaction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Force" instead a noun "Reaction".

physical	physical force	physical reaction
natural	natural force	natural reaction
positive	positive force	positive reaction
strong	strong force	strong reaction
Other adjectives: actual, real, massive, hostile, major, explosive.

However it's soon revealed that it's all just an act, done to force an emotional reaction — any emotional reaction — from Rurumo.

Source: Manga / Magimoji Rurumo
There's not enough mass or force to knock a person off their feet, but instead, it's the person's reaction to the impact that knocks them down.

Source: Blown Across the Room
As a matter of fact, in Akari's first appearance, Ranma's reaction to learning of her feelings for Ryoga was to try and acquire a love potion in order to force Ryoga into returning Akari's feelings.

Source: Fanon / Ranma ½

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