Hateful and Merciful

Opposite meaning words

Hateful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

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Merciful is an antonym for hateful.

Nearby Words: hate, hated, hatefully, hater

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

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Hateful is an antonym for merciful in kind topic.

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