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May 24, 2012
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Synonyms for benign

Adjective

1. benign (vs. malignant)
usage: not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
2. benign (vs. malign), benignant, harmless, nonmalignant, kindly, genial, kind, harmless, kind
usage: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
3. benign, kind (vs. unkind)
usage: of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"
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