Cryptic crossword clue
Against one’s will, fob Cyril off 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word FORCIBLY

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The straight part
We know that "Against one’s will" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case against one’s will = forcibly.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does FORCIBLY mean?

FORCIBLY adverb
  1. In a forcible manner, by force, against one's will.
  2. In a forcible manner, with force, with powerful effect, powerfully, strongly.

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