ign
produce, bring forth
Usage
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benign
If you describe someone as benign, they are kind, gentle, and harmless.
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malign
If you malign someone, you say unpleasant things about them to damage their reputation.
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malignant
Something malignant, like a tumor or hardened criminal, does great harm or is lethal.
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