Forcibly and Willingly

Forcibly

Forcibly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.

Willingly is an antonym for forcibly.

Willingly

Willingly adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice

Forcibly is an antonym for willingly.

Nearby Words: willing, willingness, willfully

Both words in one sentence

  • Evan becoming a servant of OLDEN, whether willingly or forcibly, though...that was still a twist.
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good On Babylon 5 the Shadows brought Sheridan to Z'Ha'Dum figuring they could convert him, either willingly or forcibly.
  • Our Souls Are Different Whether the mind and the soul are separate, and whether they can be willingly or forcibly separated, divided, or transplanted.
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