Atrocious and Benignant

Opposite meaning words

Atrocious adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Usage example: the atrocious treatment of prisoners at the camps

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Benignant is an antonym for atrocious.

Nearby Words: atrocity, atrociously

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

Usage example: a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

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Atrocious is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

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