Benignant and Nocuous

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

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Nocuous is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Nocuous adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Usage example: hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs

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Benignant is an antonym for nocuous.

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