benign

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benign (enc)

Adj.	1.	benign - not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases malignant - dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
	2.	benign - pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air" benignant harmless - not causing or capable of causing harm; "harmless bacteria"; "rendered the bomb harmless" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" malign - evil or harmful in nature or influence; "prompted by malign motives"; "believed in witches and malign spirits"; "gave him a malign look"; "a malign lesion"
	3.	benign - of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"

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