ferociously vs forcibly

ferociously

adv
  • In a ferocious manner, particularly violent and aggressive. 

  • Intensely or extremely. 

forcibly

adv
  • In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly. 

  • In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will. 

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