Benignant and Savage

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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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Savage is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Savage adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Usage example: a savage attack on a helpless person

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Benignant is an antonym for savage.

Nearby Words: savagely, savagery, savaged, savaging

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