adv
forcibly
FAW-suhb-lee
adv
1
By using physical force; against someone's will.
"The protesters were forcibly removed from the building."
"The door had been forcibly opened."
How to Use Forcibly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something to someone or something using physical force.
Common pairings
forcibly removed
forcibly evicted
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Etymology
From forcible + -ly.