Harmless and Malignant

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Harmless

Harmless adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.
Usage example: a perfectly harmless little spider
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Malignant is an antonym for harmless.
Nearby Words: harm, harmful, harmlessly

Malignant

Malignant adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.
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Antonyms for Malignant
Harmless is an antonym for malignant in diseased topic.
Nearby Words: malign, malicious, malignancy, malignantly
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  • Villain Decay: Hamburgler, Captain Crook, and the Goblins (called Fry-Guys later) were more malignant in the 70s, but later were given a "cute treatment" and became harmless.
    Source: Useful Notes / McDonald's
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