Harmless and Offensive

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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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Offensive is an antonym for harmless.
Nearby Words: harm, harmful, harmlessly

Offensive

Offensive adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
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Harmless is an antonym for offensive.
Nearby Words: offend, offence, offensively
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  • Useful Notes / The Prophet Muhammad Cultural Bullying Issues: Members of one group joking about something important to another group (in this case Muhammad to Muslims) can be perceived as offensive, even when the jokes are intended to be harmless.
    Source: Useful Notes / The Prophet Muhammad
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