Force and Shape

Force

Force verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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

Shape verb - To change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation.

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Force and shape are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Force" instead a verb "Shape".

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

physical	physical force	physical shape
natural	natural force	natural shape
original	original force	original shape
true	true force	true shape
Other adjectives: actual, real, large, great, dark, new, external, demonic.

Eventually explained as the result of a cyclical energy that tends to force sentient species into a humanoid shape during evolution.

Source: Fan Fic / Tech 10 Rebooted
Force Magic — mostly Mendanbar and Daystar, who are able to sense the "shape" of magic and manipulate it at will.

Source: Functional Magic aka: Magic
The game notes that the "bullets" aren't actually pieces of metal being shot off, it's evil energy in the shape of a bullet, fired by force of will.

Source: Fantasy Gun Control / Video Games

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