Harm and Stand by

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Harm verb - To cause bodily damage to.

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Stand by is an antonym for harm.

Nearby Words: harmful, harmed, harmless, harmfully, harming

Stand by verb - To give steadfast support to.

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Harm is an antonym for stand by in topics: aid, support, keep up.

Ryan wakes up and tries to taunt him into doing it, but Steve ultimately decides to stand by the most basic principle of medicine—"First, do no harm"—and walks out.

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