Backwards
Backwards adverb - In a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal.
Thoroughly and backwards are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thoroughly" instead an adverb "Backwards".
Thoroughly
Thoroughly adverb - With attention to all aspects or details.
Backwards and thoroughly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backwards" instead an adverb "Thoroughly".
Nearby Words: thorough, thoroughness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Not to mention the kitsune myths where the squick works just as well backwards- a useless drunken lout shares his liquor with a cute baby fox, gets it thoroughly inebriated and lets it snuggle up to him like a cat.
Source: Shapeshifting Squick
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