Malignant and Tender

Opposite meaning words

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

Usage example: a malignant wish to lash out at everyone who was smarter, richer, or better-looking than he was

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Tender is an antonym for malignant.

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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Malignant is an antonym for tender.

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