Benignantly and Malevolently

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Benignantly adverb - In a benign manner.

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Malevolently is an antonym for benignantly.

Malevolently adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: “I'll get you yet!” she hissed malevolently

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Benignantly is an antonym for malevolently.

Nearby Words: malevolent, malevolence

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Malevolently and Benignantly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benignantly/malevolently

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