Benign and Sanguineous

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

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Sanguineous is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Sanguineous adjective - Eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing.

Usage example: in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else

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Benign is an antonym for sanguineous.

Nearby Word: sanguine

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Sanguineous and Benign. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/sanguineous

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