forcibly
adverb/ˈfɔːsəbli/
/ˈfɔːrsəbli/
Word Family
- force noun verb
- forceful adjective
- forcefully adverb
- forced adjective (≠ unforced)
- forcible adjective
- forcibly adverb
- enforce verb
- in a way that involves the use of physical force
- Supporters were forcibly removed from the court.
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- in a way that makes something very clear
- It struck me forcibly how honest he'd been.
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