forcedly
1
7.9
- adverb
- /ˈfɔrsɪdli/
- Archaic
- The protesters were forcedly removed from the building by security personnel.
Examples
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During the rescue, the team forcedly broke the window to reach the trapped child.
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The door was forcedly opened after several attempts failed to unlock it.
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He forcedly pushed the door open.
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The soldier forcedly took control of the situation.
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The protesters were forcedly removed from the building by security personnel.
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During the rescue, the team forcedly broke the window to reach the trapped child.
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The door was forcedly opened after several attempts failed to unlock it.
Synonyms
98
3.5
In a way that uses strong physical force or sudden intense action
46
4.2
In a way that uses force or violence to make someone do something
45
3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
1
8.2
To make someone do something by using force or threats
Antonyms
How Forceful
98
3.5
- Archaic
1
7.9
45
3.5
106
1.0
324
1.0
35
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Forcedly comes from force (an old word for 'strength' or 'power') and the ending -ly meaning 'in a way'. So forcedly means doing something 'with force' or by using power, which is why it is used for physical violence or strong physical action.