Benign and Toxic

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

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Toxic is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

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

Usage example: certain plants are toxic if eaten

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Benign is an antonym for toxic.

Nearby Words: toxicant, toxin

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