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Synonyms of perforce

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Another word for perforce is unavoidably. Other synonyms of perforce are perforcely, perforcedly, necessarily, inescapably and mandatorily.

Synonyms and similar words for perforce

adverbBy constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.

Meaning of perforce

  1. adverb By constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.
  2. adverb By force.
  3. verb To force; to compel.

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Questions about synonyms of perforce

What is another word for perforce?
Perforce has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unavoidably, perforcely, perforcedly, necessarily, inescapably, mandatorily, obligatorily and ineluctably.
What does perforce mean?
Perforce means by constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.

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