Harshly and Viciously

Harshly

Harshly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
Usage example: treated the prisoners harshly, and many died

Viciously and harshly are semantically related in brutally topic. In some cases you can use "Viciously" instead an adverb "Harshly".

Nearby Words: harsh, harshness

Viciously

Viciously adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Harshly and viciously are semantically related in brutally topic. Sometimes you can use "Harshly" instead an adverb "Viciously".

Nearby Word: vicious
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