Verbs for Ordering and Forcing

to ask for something, especially food, drinks, services, etc. in a restaurant, bar, or shop

He ordered a round of drinks for everyone at the table.

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

The general issued a command for the troops to advance towards the enemy positions.

to use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?

to officially call someone, typically to attend court or fulfill a legal obligation

The judge summoned the witness to testify during the trial.

to make an official judgment, decision, or order

The king decreed that all citizens must pay taxes by the end of the month.

to officially order something using one's higher authority

The religious leader ordained a day of fasting and prayer for the community.

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project.

a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.

The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.

to make someone do something

The convincing argument compelled her to change her stance on the issue.

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

The criminal coerced the witness into changing their testimony through intimidation.

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

The signed agreement obligates both parties to adhere to the terms and conditions outlined within.

to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.

The contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.

to force someone to act in a certain way

The tight deadline constrained the team to work late nights to complete the project on time.

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

The students will make a model of the solar system for the science fair.

to strongly encourage someone to take action

The urgent pleas from the community impelled the government to take swift action in response to the crisis.

to forcefully pressure someone to do something

The aggressive salesperson attempted to bludgeon customers into buying unnecessary products.

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

The dictator dragooned the opposition into submission through fear and intimidation.

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

She regularly dismisses suggestions that deviate from the established plan.

to free or release someone from legal or official confinement

The judge decided to discharge the defendant due to insufficient evidence, clearing them of all charges.

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

The school decided to expel the student for repeated violations of the code of conduct.

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

The shareholders voted to oust the CEO due to financial mismanagement.

to force a foreigner to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law

The immigration officers deport undocumented immigrants who are found living in the country illegally.

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

The political dissident was exiled from the country for speaking out against the government.

to force someone to leave a country, often as a form of punishment or to keep them away

The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom for his treachery.

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement.

to legally force someone to leave a property, often because they broke the rules of the rental agreement

The landlord had to evict the tenant for consistently failing to pay rent.

to forcefully remove someone from an office or position

The board of directors kicked out the CEO after a series of scandals.

to remove someone from a group or organization in a shameful manner

The military decided to drum out the soldier for serious misconduct and violations of the code of conduct.