Gently and Horribly

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Horribly is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Horribly adverb - Of a dreadful kind.

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Gently is an antonym for horribly in violently topic.

Nearby Words: horrible, horrid

Disproportionate Retribution: Medusa turns Steve into stone because years ago, after her face was horribly scared by acid, he let her down gently when she threw herself at him.

Source: Film / Black Scorpion

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