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Knowingly

usgb/ˈnəʊɪŋli/Volume
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Intentional Deception

Used when someone chooses to deceive others by hiding the truth.

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He knowingly withheld the evidence during the investigation.
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Aware of Truth

Implies a person is aware of the factual truth but may act contrary to it.

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She knowingly smiled as she told the fabricated story.
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Emotional Weight

Carries an implication that the action could have moral or ethical considerations.

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Knowingly betraying his friend's trust weighed heavily on him.
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