Benign and Devilish

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

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Devilish is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Devilish adjective - Of, relating to, or worthy of an evil spirit.

Usage example: a devilish plan to sabotage the other party's political convention

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Benign is an antonym for devilish.

Nearby Words: devil, devilishly

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