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benign

/bɪ'naɪn/

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adjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
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"a benign smile" "the benign sky" "the benign influence of pure air"

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benignant kindly

Opposite:

malign
adjective
kindness of disposition or manner
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"the benign ruler of millions" "benign intentions"

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kind
adjective
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
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Opposite:

malignant

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