diff --git a/git-branch.md b/git-branch.md
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--- a/git-branch.md
+++ b/git-branch.md
@@ -64,12 +64,17 @@ Deletes the branch only if the changes have been pushed and merged with remote.
 git branch -D $branchname
 ```
 
-Delete a branch irrespective of its merged status.
+```bash
+git branch -d $branchname
+```
+
+> Note: You can also use the -D flag which is synonymous with --delete --force instead of -d. This will delete the branch regardless of its merge status.
+> Delete a branch irrespective of its merged status.
 
 ### Delete remote branch
 
 ```bash
-git push origin :$branchname
+git push origin --delete :$branchname
 ```
 
 Works for tags, too!