Knave and Lamb

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Knave noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.

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Lamb is an antonym for knave.

Nearby Words: knavery, knavish

Lamb noun - An innocent or gentle person.

Usage example: the new guys at football camp were lambs who hardly knew what awaited them

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Knave is an antonym for lamb.

Nearby Words: lambed, lambskin, lambing

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