force into surrender
Frequency: 6.07.3 per million words
To compel an opponent to surrender through power or violence.
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Examples (10)
- The prolonged siege and lack of supplies eventually forced the enemy into surrender.
- Despite fierce resistance, the army was forced into surrender by the overwhelming enemy forces.
- The rebels, cornered and outnumbered, were forced into surrender after days of fighting.
- Diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions aimed to force the regime into surrender.
- The general refused to be forced into surrender, vowing to fight to the last man.
- After their supply lines were cut, the soldiers had no choice but to be forced into surrender.
- The commander's bold strategy forced the opposing forces into surrender within a week.
- It is a grim reality when a nation is forced into surrender due to insurmountable odds.
- The successful blockade forced the besieged city into surrender.
- They attempted to force the enemy into surrender through a series of strategic attacks.