Benignant and Tough

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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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Tough is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Tough adjective - Not easily chewed.

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Benignant is an antonym for tough.

Nearby Words: toughness, toughen, toughening, tougher, toughed

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