Benignant and Harsh

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Benignant adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

Usage example: a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

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Harsh is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Harsh adjective - Difficult to endure.

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Benignant is an antonym for harsh.

Nearby Words: harshness, harshly

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