Bad and Curative

Bad

Bad adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: sitting too close to the television is said to be bad for the eyes

Curative is an antonym for bad.

Nearby Words: badly, badness

Curative

Curative adjective - Tending to cure disease or restore health.
Usage example: some believe that the herb has curative properties

Bad is an antonym for curative.

Nearby Word: curable
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