Benign and Dour

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

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Dour is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: a dour prison guard who didn't look like he'd be very understanding

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Benign is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

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Dour and Benign. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/dour

Benign & Dour. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/dour>.

Dour or Benign. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/dour.

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