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Added 9 October 2026

forcibly

/ˈfɔːsəbli/ adverb

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In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.

Origin

From Middle English forceably, equivalent to forcible + -ly.

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