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Against One's Will

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Carried out without a person's consent; compelled by force or duress.

In context

01

Non-target marine creatures like dolphins are dragged into massive commercial nets against their will.

02

No research crew member should ever be coerced into entering treacherous ocean currents against their will.

Synonyms

involuntarily,under duress,forcibly

Antonyms

willingly,voluntarily,of one's own accord

Collocations

dragged against one's will,forced against one's will,held against one's will

Sources

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