Baleful and Harmless

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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Harmless is an antonym for baleful.

Harmless adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Usage example: a perfectly harmless little spider

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Baleful is an antonym for harmless.

Nearby Words: harm, harmful, harmlessly

Baleful Polymorph: One of the witch bosses in level 3 can turn the player into a harmless rabbit.

Source: Video Game / Momodora
Baleful Polymorph: The Wizard Zombie can turn plants into harmless sheep, making them unable to do anything (and also become unable to be uprooted).

Source: Video Game / Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

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