Copy Citation
Hear a word and type it out. How many can you get right?
TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of benevolence
1
as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in generosity
kindly concern, interest, or support
her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Articles Related to benevolence
Thesaurus Entries Near benevolence
Cite this Entry
“Benevolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benevolence. Accessed 7 Feb. 2023.
More from Merriam-Webster on benevolence
Nglish: Translation of benevolence for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of benevolence for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about benevolence
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
A Good Old-Fashioned Quiz
Can you name these antiquated items?
Take the quiz
-
Which Came First?
"Leggings" or "mom jeans"? "Chillax" or "dumpster...
Take the quiz
-
Spell It
Hear a word and type it out. How many can you get...
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share