categorically vs outright

categorically

adv
  • Absolutely, by all means; truly. 

  • By the use of categories. 

  • In a categorical manner. 

outright

adv
  • Wholly, completely and entirely. 

  • Blatantly; inexcusably. 

  • Openly and without reservation. 

  • At once. 

  • With no outstanding conditions. 

adj
  • Having no outstanding conditions. 

  • Unqualified and unreserved. 

  • Total or complete. 

verb
  • To release a player outright, without conditions. 

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