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force-fed

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Referring to the act of feeding forcefully or against one's will.

Usage:

1. The protestor went on a hunger strike, but was force-fed by prison authorities.
2. Many animals in the fur industry are force-fed to fatten them up.

Sense 2: Referring to a person or an animal that has been subjected to forced feeding.

Usage:

1. The force-fed patient showed signs of discomfort and resistance during the procedure.
2. Force-fed geese are commonly used to produce foie gras.

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