ETYM Cf. Old Fren. forcible forcible, forceable that may be forced.
Impelled by physical force especially against resistance; SYN. physical, strong-arm.

ETYM Cf. French oppressif.
1. Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; SYN. tyrannical, tyrannous.
2. Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.

ETYM French, from Latin violentus, from vis strength, force; probably akin to Greek my- a muscle, strength.
1. Effected by force or injury rather than natural causes.
2. Acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity.
3. (Of colors or sounds) Intensely vivid or loud; SYN. wild.

In a forcible manner.