Benign and Poisoned

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

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Poisoned is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Poisoned adjective - Containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing.

Usage example: leaving poisoned food to try to kill the roaches

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Benign is an antonym for poisoned.

Nearby Words: poison, poisonous, poisoning, poisoner

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

Benign & Poisoned. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/poisoned>.

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