terrible force

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a large amount of force or influence, often with negative connotations

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  • The waves slammed into the seawall with terrible force.
  • The explosion struck the warehouse with terrible force.
  • He argued his case with terrible force, leaving the panel shaken.
  • The storm unleashed the terrible force of the wind, tearing roofs off.
  • She felt the terrible force of the crowd surge and stumbled forward.
  • The car skidded and hit the barrier with terrible force.
  • History shows that propaganda can become a terrible force in society.
  • The avalanche roared down the mountain with terrible force, burying the path.
  • They condemned the regime as a terrible force that crushed dissent.
  • The door flew open under the terrible force of the blast.