Benign and Confrontational

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

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Confrontational is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Confrontational adjective - Feeling or displaying eagerness to fight.

Usage example: her confrontational, in-your-face manner doesn't help get legislation passed

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Benign is an antonym for confrontational.

Nearby Words: confront, confrontation

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