ign

produce, bring forth

Usage

  • benign

    If you describe someone as benign, they are kind, gentle, and harmless.

  • malign

    If you malign someone, you say unpleasant things about them to damage their reputation.

  • malignant

    Something malignant, like a tumor or hardened criminal, does great harm or is lethal.

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