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Illegitimately

🔄 Synonyms of "Illegitimately"

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WordDefinition
illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
out of wedlockof unwed parents

↔️ Antonyms of "Illegitimately"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
licitlyIn a licit manner, legally, in a manner compatible with law.
legitimatelyIn a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Illegitimately"

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WordDefinition
illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
out of wedlockof unwed parents
illegallyIn a manner contrary to law.
unlawfullyIn a manner not conforming to the law.
wronglyIncorrectly, mistakenly; by error.
wrongfullyIn a wrongful manner; unjustly.
unjustlyIn an unjust manner.
unfairlyIn a manner that is unfair.
semilegitimatelyIn a semilegitimate manner.
clandestinelyIn a secret or covert manner.
fraudulentlyIn a fraudulent manner.
invalidlyIn an invalid manner; without validity.
unethicallyIn an unethical manner.
unrightfullyIn an unrightful manner.
fraudfullyIn a fraudful manner.
immorallyIn an immoral manner, not morally, wrongly.
uningenuouslyIn an uningenuous manner.
unauthorizedlyIn an unauthorized way; without authorization.
unrighteouslyIn an unrighteous manner.
unjustifiablyIn an unjustifiable manner.

🏷️ Nouns for "Illegitimately"

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