Benevolent and Sanguineous

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

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Sanguineous is an antonym for benevolent.

Nearby Word: benevolence

Sanguineous adjective - Eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing.

Usage example: in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else

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Benevolent is an antonym for sanguineous.

Nearby Word: sanguine

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