Benign and Despiteful

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

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Despiteful is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Despiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Usage example: despiteful treatment of his poor relations during their visit

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Benign is an antonym for despiteful.

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Despiteful and Benign. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/despiteful

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