Deceitfully and Forthrightly

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Deceitfully adverb - In a corrupt and deceitful manner.

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Forthrightly is an antonym for deceitfully.

Nearby Words: deceit, deceitful

Forthrightly adverb - In an honest and direct manner.

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

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Deceitfully is an antonym for forthrightly.

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