Benevolent and Fiendish

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Benevolent adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

Usage example: a benevolent willingness to provide veterinary services to low-income families at greatly reduced prices

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Fiendish is an antonym for benevolent.

Nearby Word: benevolence

Fiendish adjective - Of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit.

Usage example: a fiendish delight in playing cruel tricks

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Benevolent is an antonym for fiendish.

Nearby Words: fiend, fiendishly

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Fiendish and Benevolent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benevolent/fiendish

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