Baleful and Curative

Opposite meaning words

Baleful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Usage example: contends that the violent content of so much of popular entertainment is a baleful influence on our society

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Curative is an antonym for baleful.

Curative adjective - Tending to cure disease or restore health.

Usage example: some believe that the herb has curative properties

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Baleful is an antonym for curative.

Nearby Word: curable

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