Involuntarily and Willfully

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Involuntarily adverb - Against your will.

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Willfully is an antonym for involuntarily.

Nearby Word: involuntary

Willfully adverb - With full awareness of what one is doing.

Usage example: willfully chose to risk pneumonia by jumping into a freezing lake on a dare

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Involuntarily is an antonym for willfully.

Nearby Words: willful, willingly, willfulness

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