Malign and Tender

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: both parties to the divorce showed a malign desire to make each other's future life utterly miserable

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Tender is an antonym for malign.

Tender adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

Usage example: an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class

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Malign is an antonym for tender.

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