Synonyms for decisively
de·ci·sive·ly

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1. decisively, resolutelyadverb

   with firmness

   "`I will come along,' she said decisively"

   Synonyms:
   resolutely

   Antonyms:
   indecisively

2. decisivelyadverb

   with finality; conclusively

   "the voted settled the argument decisively"

   Synonyms:
   resolutely

   Antonyms:
   indecisively

3. decisivelyadverb

   in an indisputable degree

   "the Fisher Act of 1918 decisively raised their status and pay"

   Synonyms:
   resolutely

   Antonyms:
   indecisively

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1. List of paraphrases for "decisively":

   resolutely, firmly, determinedly, strongly, critically, decidedly, crucially, definitely, vigorously, categorically, conclusively, forcefully, purposefully, definitively

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1. Dean Turner:

   It forces the hand (of Johnson's opponents), compelling them to act sooner and more decisively if they wish to do so.

2. David Daleiden:

   In the twisted world of baby parts trafficking from Planned Parenthood abortion clinics, there are few unbroken rules, after the serious admissions in Planned Parenthood's letter to Congress last week, it is imperative for lawmakers and law enforcement to act decisively to determine the full extent of Planned Parenthood and their proxies' lawbreaking, hold them accountable, and stop the taxpayer funding of these barbaric atrocities against humanity.

3. Mark Field:

   As a result I grasped the intruder firmly in order to remove her from the room as swiftly as possible. I deeply regret this episode and unreservedly apologize to the lady concerned for grabbing her, but in the current climate I felt the need to act decisively to close down the threat to the safety of those present.

4. Richard Milhous Nixon:

   I can see clearly now ... that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and more forthrightly in dealing with Watergate...

5. Mateusz Morawiecki:

   I call on the leaders of The European Union to act decisively, to implement actions that will finally break Putin's war machine and take its air.