Benevolent
Benevolent adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.
Vindictive is an antonym for benevolent.
Nearby Word: benevolence
Vindictive
Vindictive adjective - Likely to seek revenge.
Usage example: be careful not to annoy the vindictive old woman who lives down the street
Benevolent is an antonym for vindictive.
Nearby Word: vindictively
Both words in one sentence
- Salieri in Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven is the more benevolent counter to the more violent and vindictive Morello, at least until the end.
Source: Benevolent Boss
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