forcefully
gb/fˈɔɹsfəli/ us/fˈɔɹsfəli/
B2
English
erővel, erőszakkal, határozottan, nagy erővel
B2
1
erővel
B2
Usage pattern:
[do something] forcefully
The guard forcefully held the man back from the door.
Az őr erővel tartotta vissza a férfit az ajtótól.
She forcefully pushed the stuck window open.
Erővel kinyitotta a beszorult ablakot.
The suspect was forcefully restrained by two officers.
Learner examples
He forcefully pushed the box.
Erővel tolta a dobozt.
She forcefully closed the door.
Erővel becsukta az ajtót.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with forceful (adjective): She spoke forcefully (adverb) vs a forceful speech (adjective).
Meaning
using physical force or violence
Collocations
forcefully push
|forcefully pull
|forcefully grab
|forcefully restrain
|forcefully remove
|forcefully drag
|forcefully throw
|forcefully shove
|forcefully hold
|forcefully break
Synonyms
violently (Stronger; suggests harm or uncontrolled physical force.)
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strongly (More general; can be physical or non-physical.)
Antonyms
gently (Without physical force; careful and soft.)
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lightly (With little physical force or pressure.)
Themes
daily_life
|conflict
|crime
|law
Definition
using strong physical power
In a way that uses physical strength or violence to move, control, or affect someone or something.
C1
2
erőszakkal
B2
Usage pattern:
forcefully [do something] [someone] / [someone] was forcefully [past participle]
Families were forcefully removed from their homes during the raid.
A razzia során családokat erőszakkal távolítottak el az otthonaikból.
The company tried to forcefully impose new rules on its staff.
A cég erőszakkal próbált új szabályokat ráerőltetni az alkalmazottaira.
He said he was forcefully taken into a car and driven away.
Learner examples
They were forcefully moved from the area.
Erőszakkal eltávolították őket a területről.
Common mistake:
Forcefully does not mean 'effectively'; it means 'with force' or 'in a compelling/aggressive way'.
Meaning
against someone’s will; coercively
Collocations
forcefully evict
|forcefully deport
|forcefully relocate
|forcefully remove someone
|forcefully take
|forcefully seize
|forcefully displace
|forcefully extract
|forcefully detain
|forcefully silence
Synonyms
coercively (More formal; emphasizes pressure or threats rather than physical action.)
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forcibly (Very close; common in legal and news writing.)
Antonyms
voluntarily (Done by choice, not under pressure.)
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willingly (With consent or readiness.)
Themes
law
|crime
|politics
|relationships
Definition
in a way that makes someone do something
In a way that compels someone or removes their choice, often by threats, pressure, or physical force.
B2
3
határozottan
B1
Usage pattern:
[say/argue/insist/protest] forcefully
She forcefully denied the accusations.
Határozottan tagadta a vádakat.
Several residents forcefully objected to the plan at the meeting.
Több lakos is határozottan tiltakozott a terv ellen a gyűlésen.
He forcefully argued that the policy would harm small businesses.
Learner examples
He spoke forcefully in the meeting.
Határozottan beszélt az értekezleten.
She forcefully said no.
Határozottan nemet mondott.
Common mistake:
Forcefully here means 'strongly/firmly' in speaking, not necessarily angry or violent.
Meaning
in a firm, assertive way
Collocations
argue forcefully
|speak forcefully
|state forcefully
|protest forcefully
|object forcefully
|deny forcefully
|criticize forcefully
|insist forcefully
|reject forcefully
|respond forcefully
Synonyms
firmly (Slightly calmer; emphasizes steadiness and control.)
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strongly (More general; less focused on assertive delivery.)
Antonyms
weakly (Without strength or confidence.)
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tentatively (In an uncertain or hesitant way.)
Themes
communication
|work
|emotions
|public_speaking
Definition
in a strong and confident way
In a strong, clear, and confident way that shows determination or strong opinion.
B2
4
nagy erővel
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] [hits/strikes/affects] [someone/something] forcefully
The ball struck him forcefully on the shoulder.
A labda nagy erővel találta el a vállát.
A sudden gust slammed the gate forcefully against the wall.
Egy hirtelen széllökés nagy erővel a falnak csapta a kaput.
Her words landed forcefully, and the room went quiet.
Learner examples
The wind blew forcefully.
A szél nagy erővel fújt.
The door hit the wall forcefully.
Az ajtó nagy erővel csapódott a falnak.
Common mistake:
In this sense, forcefully describes the effect on someone/something, not a deliberate action.
Meaning
with strong impact or intensity
Collocations
hit forcefully
|strike forcefully
|impact forcefully
|blow forcefully
|rain fall forcefully
|wind blow forcefully
|cough forcefully
|react forcefully
|affect forcefully
|press forcefully
Synonyms
powerfully (Often positive or neutral; emphasizes strength rather than aggression.)
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hard (More informal; common with physical impacts (hit hard).)
Antonyms
softly (With little impact or intensity.)
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mildly (With a small effect or low intensity.)
Themes
weather
|health
|sports
|emotions
Definition
with strong effect
In a way that hits, affects, or is felt strongly, physically or emotionally.
Grammar
Dictionary form
forcefully
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹsfəli/
US/fˈɔɹsfəli/
Syllables & stress
force - fully (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (force)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: forcefully
- Plural: forcefullies
Word family
Forms
forcefullies
noun
Core family
force
noun B1
forceful
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unforced
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expressions
forcefully deny
1/fˈɔɹsfəli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
deny strongly and firmly
to say strongly that it is not true
Examples
- The senator forcefully denied the allegation.
- She forcefully denied that she had seen the document.
- The company forcefully denied any wrongdoing.
Learner examples
- He forcefully denied the claim.
forcefully eject
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɪd͡ʒˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
push someone out by force
to push someone out using force
Examples
- Bouncers forcefully ejected him from the club.
- The referee warned that the player would be forcefully ejected if he refused to calm down.
- She filed a complaint after being forcefully ejected from the venue.
Learner examples
- The guard forcefully ejected the man.
forcefully enter
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
enter by breaking in
to get in by breaking something
Examples
- The burglars forcefully entered the house through the back door.
- Officers had to forcefully enter the apartment after hearing shouting inside.
- The report stated that no one had forcefully entered the office.
Learner examples
- Someone forcefully entered the shop.
forcefully remove
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɹimˈuv/
fixed phrase
remove by physical force
to take away using force
Examples
- Police forcefully removed the protester from the hallway.
- The passenger was forcefully removed from the plane after refusing to leave.
- Security threatened to forcefully remove anyone who entered the stage area.
Learner examples
- They forcefully removed him from the room.
forcefully resist
1/fˈɔɹsfəli ɹɪzˈɪst/
fixed phrase
formal
fight back against restraint
to fight against someone strongly
Examples
- Witnesses said the suspect forcefully resisted arrest.
- He forcefully resisted the attempt to take his bag.
- The animal forcefully resisted being held.
Learner examples
- He forcefully resisted the police.