Benign and Vengeful

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

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Vengeful is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Vengeful adjective - Likely to seek revenge.

Usage example: a vengeful person never lets go of a grudge

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Benign is an antonym for vengeful.

Nearby Word: vengeance

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