Civilly and Forthrightly

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Civilly adverb - In a civil manner.

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Forthrightly is an antonym for civilly.

Nearby Words: civil, civility, civilize

Forthrightly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

Usage example: the police commissioner forthrightly and unhesitatingly admitted his mistake

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Civilly is an antonym for forthrightly.

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