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Beneficent vs Inimical - What's the difference?

beneficent | inimical |

As adjectives the difference between beneficent and inimical

is that beneficent is given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial while inimical is harmful in effect.

beneficent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.

    • Synonyms

    * generous * beneficient

    Antonyms

    * maleficent

    Related terms

    * benefactor * beneficial * magnificent * munificent

    inimical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Harmful in effect.
    • Suicide is inimical to the health of the participant.
  • Unfriendly, hostile.
    • Her inimical attitude precludes romance.

    Synonyms

    * inimic, inimicable

    Related terms

    * inimically