Gently and Hardly

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Hardly is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

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

Usage example: the new judge vowed to deal hardly with repeat offenders

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Gently is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

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