Righteousness and Viciousness
Opposite meaning words
Righteousness
Righteousness noun - Conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong.
Usage example: the laws do not always dictate righteousness, for what is legal is not always moral
Viciousness is an antonym for righteousness.
Nearby Word: righteous
Viciousness
Viciousness noun - The desire to cause pain for the satisfaction of doing harm.
Righteousness is an antonym for viciousness.
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