benign

US /bɪˈnaɪn/
UK /bɪˈnaɪn/
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1.

gentle and kind

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He has a benign smile.
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The old man was benign and welcoming.
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kindgentlemildbenevolentgracious
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malignantharshunkind
2.

(of a disease) not harmful in effect: in particular, (of a tumor) not malignant.

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The doctor confirmed that the tumor was benign.
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Fortunately, the growth was benign and easily removed.
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non-cancerousharmlessnon-malignant
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malignant
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benign prostatic hyperplasia