Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans - Adverbs of Violence and Ill Intent

These adverbs indicate presence of aggression or ill intent in someone's behaviors or actions, such as "violently", "savagely", "wickedly", etc.

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Adverbs of Manner Related to Humans

in a way that is threatening or shows hostility

Ex: The protesters acted aggressively when the police arrived .
violently [adverb]

in a way that involves physical force meant to injure, damage, or destroy

Ex: She was violently shoved out of the way during the stampede .
ferociously [adverb]

in a wild, brutal, or violent way, showing intense aggression or cruelty

Ex: He punched the wall ferociously , leaving a deep dent in the plaster .
fiercely [adverb]

in a strong and forceful way that can cause damage

Ex: The river flowed fiercely after the heavy rains .
brutally [adverb]

in a savagely cruel, violent, or ruthless way, often causing physical harm or suffering

Ex: The dictator 's regime brutally suppressed the uprising .
savagely [adverb]

with physical aggression likely to cause serious harm

Ex: The man was savagely stabbed in broad daylight .
viciously [adverb]

in a way that involves physical brutality or causes great bodily harm

Ex: He viciously smashed the windows with a metal rod .
harshly [adverb]

in a cruel, severe, or unkind manner

Ex: She was harshly punished for a minor error .
ruthlessly [adverb]

in a way that shows no pity, compassion, or mercy

Ex: The company ruthlessly cut jobs to save money .
mercilessly [adverb]

in a way that shows no compassion, forgiveness, or pity toward someone or something

Ex: The sun beat mercilessly down on the hikers .
cruelly [adverb]

in a deliberately hurtful or unkind way

Ex: The dictator cruelly silenced anyone who dared to speak out .
evilly [adverb]

in a manner that shows or suggests wickedness, malice, or harmful intent

Ex: He smiled evilly after tricking his opponent .
wickedly [adverb]

in a manner that is morally bad or evil

Ex: She wickedly ignored the suffering around her .
criminally [adverb]

to an extremely wrong, unjust, or shockingly bad degree

Ex: They were criminally slow in responding to the emergency .
maliciously [adverb]

in a manner characterized by a desire to cause harm or distress

Ex: The hacker maliciously erased years of research data from the server .
spitefully [adverb]

in a deliberately mean or hurtful way, often to upset someone out of resentment

Ex: They spitefully laughed at his mistake .
devilishly [adverb]

in a manner that is wicked or morally bad

Ex: She looked at him devilishly after causing the chaos .

in a dishonest or deceitful manner intended to cheat, deceive, or gain something unlawfully

Ex: He was accused of fraudulently altering the contract terms .
deceptively [adverb]

in a way that gives a false impression

Ex: The water appeared deceptively shallow near the rocks .

in a way that takes pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

Ex: The villain sadistically plotted to ruin his enemy 's life .
depravedly [adverb]

in a morally corrupt or wicked manner

Ex: The story described depravedly cruel behavior that shocked the community .