What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
forcibly
Example
The police had to enter the building forcibly to make an arrest. [forcibly: adverb]
Example
The company was taken over forcibly by the new management. [forcibly: adjective]
violently
Example
The storm hit the coast violently, causing widespread damage. [violently: adverb]
Example
The protesters clashed violently with the police, resulting in injuries on both sides. [violently: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Violently is more commonly used than forcibly in everyday language, but both words are still used frequently.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between forcibly and violently?
Forcibly is generally considered more formal than violently, and is often used in legal or official contexts.
