Benevolent and Malefic

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

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Malefic is an antonym for benevolent.

Nearby Word: benevolence

Malefic adjective - Having or exerting a malignant influence.

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Benevolent is an antonym for malefic in nasty topic.

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