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-(으)면서도

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Even while doing something (contradictory action)

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알면서도 모르는 척했어요.

Even though I knew, I pretended not to.

사실을 알면서도 말하지 않았어요.

Even though I knew the truth, I didn't say it.

바쁘면서도 도와줬어요.

Even while busy, he helped.

무서우면서도 계속 봤어요.

Even though scared, I kept watching.

미안하면서도 사과하지 못했어요.

Even while feeling sorry, I couldn't apologize.