Forcibly and Softly

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Forcibly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.

Usage example: after getting in the ref's face once too often, he was forcibly ejected from the game

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Softly is an antonym for forcibly.

Nearby Words: force, forceful, forced, forcible, forcefully

Softly adverb - With little weight or force.

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Forcibly is an antonym for softly.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softness, softie, softy

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