Benign and Wicked

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Benign

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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Wicked is an antonym for benign.
Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Wicked

Wicked adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.
Usage example: the contention that prostitution is not a victimless crime but a wicked assault on family values
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Benign is an antonym for wicked.
Nearby Words: wickedness, wickedly, wicker, wick
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  • Literature / First Sword Chronicles Whether it is a benign or wicked entity is something the characters could debate fiercely, but for all its many faults it does provide peace and stability to most of its citizens.
    Source: Literature / First Sword Chronicles
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