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1. adv. Reluctantly; slowly; aversely. Source: opted
2. adv. Perversely; ill. Source: opted
3. 1. Reluctantly; slowly; aversely. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. 2. Perversely; ill.[Obs.] And does he think so backwardly of me Shak. Source: webster
4. adv. Reluctantly; slowly; aversely. adv. Perversely; ill. Source: ecdict

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