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1
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
- stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public
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2
in a vigorous and forceful manner
- a stiffly fought battle
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- actively,
- animatedly,
- briskly,
- crisply,
- eagerly,
- gamely,
- heartily,
- lustily,
- snappily,
- spiritedly,
- spunkily,
- vivaciously
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