Knowingly and Unwillingly

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

Usage example: cannot convict unless the defendant knowingly committed perjury

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Unwillingly is an antonym for knowingly.

Nearby Word: knowing

Unwillingly adverb - In an unwilling manner.

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Knowingly is an antonym for unwillingly.

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