forcibly
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
using physical strength to move someone or something, often against their will.
by the use of physical power or violence, typically to compel someone to move or act against their wishes.
Simple“The protesters were forcibly removed from the building by the security guards.”
In context“The authorities were criticized for forcibly relocating the villagers without providing adequate compensation or alternative housing options.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
in a way that is very strong, clear, and convincing.
in a manner that carries great conviction or produces a powerful mental effect.
Simple“The speaker's words struck me forcibly, making me rethink my entire opinion.”
In context“The report struck me forcibly as a masterpiece of investigative journalism, highlighting systemic failures that had long been ignored by the public.”
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Usage forcibly displaced
“Only when war between the United States and Japan broke out the next year were Japanese schools in Hawaii forcibly closed.”
“Last week, Human Rights Watch said six staff members of a local organisation working on women’s and children’s rights had been “forcibly disappeared” for more than a month.”
From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.