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FORCIBLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FORCIBLY?

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Forcibly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Forcibly" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Forcibly" as an adverb (16 Words)
Usage Examples of "Forcibly" as an adverb
Associations of "Forcibly" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Forcibly” are: by force, under protest, compulsorily, under compulsion, under coercion, forcefully, vigorously, powerfully, potently, dynamically, energetically, heartily, eagerly, zealously, strenuously, aggressively

Forcibly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Forcibly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “forcibly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

Using force or violence.
In a forceful way; convincingly.

Synonyms of "Forcibly" as an adverb (16 Words)

aggressively	In a manner resulting from or betraying aggression. He resisted violently and continued to behave aggressively* in the police car.*
by force	So as to pass a given point.
compulsorily	In a way that is required by law or a rule. Every dog that is neutered is compulsorily* vaccinated against rabies.*
dynamically	Used in relation to web pages that update frequently or are generated according to an individual’s search terms. This situation can change dynamically* on the timescale of minutes.*
eagerly	Used to emphasize a strong desire to do or have something. Original illustrations are eagerly* sought by collectors.*
energetically	In an energetic manner. He energetically* pursued his business activities.*
forcefully	Using considerable physical strength or violence. He forcefully* shoved her back into the wall.*
heartily	In a hearty manner. Yes the children chorused heartily.
potently	In a manner having a powerful influence. Clytemnestra s ghost crying in the night for vengeance remained most potently* in the audience s mind.*
powerfully	In a manner having a powerful influence. A powerfully* moving human drama.*
strenuously	With great effort and determination. She campaigned strenuously* for cheaper fares.*
under coercion	Down to defeat, death, or ruin.
under compulsion	Down below.
under protest	Below the horizon.
vigorously	Forcefully. He defended his ideas vigorously.
zealously	With great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. He laboured zealously* for the promotion of education.*

Usage Examples of "Forcibly" as an adverb

They argued forcibly against the proposal.
No one will be forcibly evicted.

Associations of "Forcibly" (30 Words)

abduction	Moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body. Abductions by armed men in plain clothes.
blackmail	Money demanded by a person or group engaged in blackmail. He had blackmailed her into sailing with him.
captivity	The state of being a slave–Shakespeare. So every bondman in his own hand bears the power to cancel his captivity.
coercion	Using force to cause something to occur. Our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion* but only by agreement.*
compel	Necessitate or exact. His striking appearance compelled attention.
compelling	Not able to be resisted; overwhelming. There is compelling* evidence that the recession is ending.*
compulsion	An urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid. Her compulsion* to wash her hands repeatedly.*
compulsory	Required by rule. It was compulsory* to attend mass.*
confinement	The act of restraining of a person’s liberty by confining them. He was immediately released from his confinement.
conscription	Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces. Conscription was extended to married men.
constrain	Compel to behave in a certain way. Duty constrains one to act often contrary to one s desires or inclinations.
disarmament	The reduction or withdrawal of military forces and weapons. The disarmament* of the aggressor nations must be complete.*
dispossess	Deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions. A champion of the poor and the dispossessed.
duress	Compulsory force or threat. Confessed under duress.
enforced	Forced or compelled or put in force. Enforced obedience.
enslavement	The state of being a slave–Shakespeare. The enslavement* of millions of Africans.*
fixation	The process by which some plants and microorganisms assimilate nitrogen or carbon dioxide. Fixation at the oral phase might result in dependence on others.
force	Force into or from an action or state either physically or metaphorically. She forced her diet fads on him.
forced	Forced or compelled. A forced* landing.*
imprisonment	Putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment. The imprisonment* of captured soldiers.*
mandatory	Required by law or mandate; compulsory. Attendance is mandatory.
must	Something that should not be overlooked or missed. You must* show your ID card.*
obligate	Bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted. Obligate money.
obligatory	Morally or legally constraining or binding. He made all the obligatory* apologies.*
obsession	An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind. He was in the grip of an obsession* he was powerless to resist.*
required	Required by rule. The corset the garment that ensured the required* female shape.*
sequestrate	Take legal possession of (assets) until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met. In November 1956 the property was sequestrated by the authorities.
servitude	The subjection of property to an easement. You ve got thousands of years of peasant servitude* to make up for.*