Against your will
prepositional phrase
Being forced to do something that you do not want to do.
The invaders forced the locals to leave their homes against their will
Often appears as...
- doing something against your will
- act against your will
prepositional phrase
Being forced to do something that you do not want to do.
The invaders forced the locals to leave their homes against their will
Often appears as...
- doing something against your will
- act against your will
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often implies a sense of injustice or violation of one's autonomy.
She signed the contract against her will, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Pressure
It can indicate being subjected to pressure or coercion, not always physical force.
He apologized against his will after being pressured by his peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss Of Control
Use this phrase to express a loss of control over one's own decisions or actions.
The puppet danced against its will, controlled by the puppeteer.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often implies a sense of injustice or violation of one's autonomy.
She signed the contract against her will, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Pressure
It can indicate being subjected to pressure or coercion, not always physical force.
He apologized against his will after being pressured by his peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss Of Control
Use this phrase to express a loss of control over one's own decisions or actions.
The puppet danced against its will, controlled by the puppeteer.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
This phrase often implies a sense of injustice or violation of one's autonomy.
She signed the contract against her will, feeling utterly defeated.
Pro Tip 2/3Under Pressure
It can indicate being subjected to pressure or coercion, not always physical force.
He apologized against his will after being pressured by his peers.
Pro Tip 3/3Loss Of Control
Use this phrase to express a loss of control over one's own decisions or actions.
The puppet danced against its will, controlled by the puppeteer.
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