Gently and Villainously

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Gently adverb - In a gentle manner.

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Villainously is an antonym for gently.

Nearby Words: gentle, gentling, gentility, gentled

Villainously adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: the robber villainously snatched the necklace from the old woman's throat

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Gently is an antonym for villainously.

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