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HARMLESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word harmless. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word harmless. (close relations)
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benign
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

• pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• kindness of disposition or manner

innocent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from evil or guilt

noun

• a person who lacks knowledge of evil

adjective satellite

• lacking intent or capacity to injure

• free from sin

• lacking in sophistication or worldliness

• not knowledgeable about something specified

• completely wanting or lacking

• (used of things) lacking sense or awareness

gentle
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

inconsequential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking worth or importance

• not following logically as a consequence

inconspicuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not prominent or readily noticeable

inoffensive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not causing anger or annoyance

• giving no offense

insignificant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of importance, meaning, or force

adjective satellite

• signifying nothing

• of little importance or influence or power; of minor status

• small and unimpressive

mild
adjectiveadj
adjective

• moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• mild and pleasant

peaceable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

adjective satellite

• inclined or disposed to peace

• disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature

placid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• not easily irritated

safe
adjectiveadj
adjective

• free from danger or the risk of harm

• having reached a base without being put out

noun

• strongbox where valuables can be safely kept

• a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests

• contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

adjective satellite

• (of an undertaking) secure from risk

• financially safe

tame
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• very restrained or quiet

• brought from wildness into a domesticated state

adjective satellite

• flat and uninspiring

• very docile

verb

• correct by punishment or discipline

• make less strong or intense; soften

• adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment

• overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable

• make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans

unobjectionable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

adjective satellite

• not causing disapproval

• not objectionable

unremarkable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• found in the ordinary course of events

unoffensive
adjectiveadj
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innocuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not injurious to physical or mental health

adjective satellite

• not causing disapproval

• lacking intent or capacity to injure

Best Hypernyms For HARMLESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for harmless, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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benign gentle innocent mild nonviolent safe secure unthreatening nonthreatening

Alternatives for BENIGN

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