Hardly
Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: the new judge vowed to deal hardly with repeat offenders
Unsparingly and hardly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unsparingly" instead an adverb "Hardly".
Nearby Word: hard
Unsparingly
Unsparingly adverb - In a scathing and unsparing manner.
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Synonyms for Unsparingly
Hardly and unsparingly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hardly" instead an adverb "Unsparingly".
Nearby Word: unsparing
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