Benign and Nocuous

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign

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Nocuous is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Nocuous adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Usage example: hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs

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Benign is an antonym for nocuous.

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