Knowingly and Simply

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

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Simply is an antonym for knowingly.

Nearby Word: knowing

Simply adverb - For nothing other than.

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Knowingly is an antonym for simply.

Nearby Words: simple, simplistic

Even Weevil does this effectively, pointing out that although he might be an asshole, at least he didn't knowingly endanger his friend simply to win.

Source: Anime / Yu-Gi-Oh!
The Boss knowingly and willfully let two loyal Saints die, all other remaining Saints stick with him simply because they fear him more than anyone else, a member of the U.S.

Source: Video Game / Saints Row: The Third
And Ollie knowingly keeps him in this state, with no recollection of his friends, family and old life, simply because Stan is easier to deal with that way.

Source: Identity Amnesia

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