Brutally and Sternly

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Brutally adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: the prisoners were treated brutally at the hands of the sadistic guards

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Sternly and brutally are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sternly" instead the word "Brutally" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: brutal, brute, brutalize, brutality

Sternly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: sternly reprimanded the prosecuting attorney for making comments that never should have been heard by the jury

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Brutally and sternly are semantically related. You can use "Brutally" instead the word "Sternly" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: stern, sternness

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