Forcibly
Forcibly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.
Willingly
Willingly adverb - By choice or preference.
Usage example: I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice
Both words in one sentence
- Evan becoming a servant of OLDEN, whether willingly or forcibly, though...that was still a twist.
Source: Greater Scope Villain -
On Babylon 5 the Shadows brought Sheridan to Z'Ha'Dum figuring they could convert him, either willingly or forcibly.
Source: Evil Cannot Comprehend Good -
Whether the mind and the soul are separate, and whether they can be willingly or forcibly separated, divided, or transplanted.
Source: Our Souls Are Different
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