against someone's will

Adverb

Due to being forced rather than by choice.

Japanese Meaning

本人の意思に反して / 強制的に / 無理やり

During the evacuation, many residents were relocated against someone's will, causing protests the following day.

避難の際、多くの住民が本人の意に反して移動させられ、翌日に抗議が起きました。

Sense（1）

Due to being forced rather than by choice.