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benign

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Adjective

kindness of disposition or manner
- the benign ruler of millions
- benign intentions

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

not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

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Antonyms:
malign malignant

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