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Knowingly

usgb/ˈnəʊɪŋli/Volume
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Intentional DeceptionPlay
Used when someone chooses to deceive others by hiding the truth. SlideHe knowingly withheld the evidence during the investigation.
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Aware of TruthPlay
Implies a person is aware of the factual truth but may act contrary to it. SlideShe knowingly smiled as she told the fabricated story.
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Emotional WeightPlay
Carries an implication that the action could have moral or ethical considerations. SlideKnowingly betraying his friend's trust weighed heavily on him.