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Meaning of force-feed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

force-feed

verb

Definitions

  1. To force a person or animal to ingest food, for example by stuffing food down the throat, or using a tube passed into the stomach.

    Example: They were ordered to force-feed the prisoners on hunger strike.

  2. More broadly, also referring to forcing the drinking of a beverage or other liquid

  3. To force someone to take in information or accept an ideology.

    Example: The teachers at this school tend to force-feed their students information, rather than encourage critical thinking and debate.