Gently and Malevolently

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Malevolently is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Malevolently adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: “I'll get you yet!” she hissed malevolently

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Gently is an antonym for malevolently in violently topic.

Nearby Words: malevolent, malevolence

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Malevolently and Gently. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gently/malevolently

Gently & Malevolently. N.p., 2016. Web. 03 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gently/malevolently>.

Malevolently or Gently. 2016. Accessed August 03, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gently/malevolently.

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