forcibly

BrE /ˈfɔːsəbli/ AmE /ˈfɔːrsəbli/

adverb en → es

1 BY FORCE [adverb] B2

in a way that uses or threatens to use force, especially physical violence

por la fuerza, violentamente

Collocations forcibly remove somebody/something · forcibly enter a building

  • The protesters were forcibly removed from the building.

    Los manifestantes fueron sacados por la fuerza del edificio.

2 AGAINST WILL [adverb] B2

in a way that is against someone's will or wishes, often by force

contra su voluntad, forzadamente

Collocations forcibly detain somebody · forcibly take something

  • She was forcibly detained by the police.

    Ella fue detenida forzadamente por la policía.