Benevolent and Devilish

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

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Devilish is an antonym for benevolent.

Nearby Word: benevolence

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

Usage example: a devilish plan to sabotage the other party's political convention

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Benevolent is an antonym for devilish.

Nearby Words: devil, devilishly

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