verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

force open, yank, fumble open

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Example Sentences

Example:He had to force open the broken door to get into the room.

Definition:To open something by using force, often rapidly and without much care.

From force open

Example:She yanked the door open, causing it to swing wildly.

Definition:To pull something roughly and quickly, often causing it to move violently.

From yank

Example:She fumbled open the safe, but it wouldn't budge.

Definition:To open something by fumbling or clumsily, often without much success.

From fumble open