Kindly and Pinching

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Kindly adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

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Pinching is an antonym for kindly.

Nearby Words: kind, kindness, kindliness

Pinching adjective - Giving or sharing as little as possible.

Usage example: neighborhood kids who were trick-or-treating knew better than to bother to knock on that pinching couple's door

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Kindly is an antonym for pinching.

Nearby Words: pinch, pinched

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