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force yourself to do something I really have to force myself to be nice to him.

force something back You could tell he was having to force back the tears (= to stop himself from crying).

force something on someone I didn't actually want any more dessert, but Julia forced it on me (= made me accept it).

force yourself on someone I couldn't stay at their flat - I'd feel as if I was forcing myself on them (= making them allow me to stay).

force something out of someone You never tell me how you're feeling - I have to force it out of you (= make you tell me)!