full force

All-out, holding nothing

Full force means with maximum strength, intensity, or power—holding nothing back.

Weather hits with full force; laws take effect in full force; someone throws a punch at full force.

The phrase emphasizes completeness: The storm struck the coast in full force.

She pushed back against the criticism with full force.

Related

blow · momentum · hit · all-out · no holds barred · brunt · head on collision · unleashed · eruption · storm · drive · hit the ground running · velocity · slam · unrestrained · determination · smash · wrecking ball

Opposites
intensity/strength

full forcehalf-hearted

Lacking sincerity or zeal

half-heartedly · weakly · feebly · gently · softly

commitment/effort

full forcehalf-hearted

Lacking sincerity or zeal

halfheartedly · half-heartedly · unenthusiastically · going through the motions · minimal effort

Family

full, force, fully, fulfill, forceful, enforce, reinforce, fullness, fulfilled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G