Forcibly

/ˈfɔːrsɪbli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

By the use of physical force.

The police had to remove the protestors forcibly when they refused to leave the premises.

In a way that involves strong compulsion or pressure.

He was forcibly ejected from the club after causing a disturbance.

In a manner that is powerful or intense.

She expressed her opinions forcibly during the debate.

From the Latin 'forcipis', meaning 'with force'.

forcibly removed

Taken away against the will of the person.

forcibly displaced

Moved from a place against one's will, typically due to conflict or disaster.

forcibly entered

Gained access to a place by using physical force.

force

Physical power or strength.

compel

To drive or urge with force.

coerce

To persuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Forced out of a situation.

I had to get forcibly evicted from that party.

Push someone into doing something against their will.

He was forcibly dragged into the conversation he wanted to avoid.