Benignantly and Despitefully

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Benignantly adverb - In a benign manner.

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Despitefully is an antonym for benignantly.

Despitefully adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: a theater critic known for his despitefully negative reviews

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Benignantly is an antonym for despitefully.

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Despitefully and Benignantly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benignantly/despitefully

Benignantly & Despitefully. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benignantly/despitefully>.

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