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benign

adjective
/bɪˈnaɪn/

Meaning

Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).

Example Sentences

The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.

Example Expressions

benign neglect

Synonyms

kind, gentle, harmless, favorable, benevolent

Antonyms

malignant, harmful, hostile

Collocations

benign tumor, benign influence, benign smile, benign climate

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