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benevolence
Synonyms and Antonyms of benevolence
- self-effacing as well as selfless, he refused all public acknowledgement of his many benevolences to the community
- her benevolence towards her employees was such that she actually let one live in her home temporarily
- an actress who was admired for her benevolence as for her beauty
attentiveness, considerateness, thoughtfulness
affability, friendliness, good-naturedness, good-temperedness, warmth
graciousness, niceness, pleasantness
clemency, leniency, mercifulness
patience, tolerance, understanding
altruism, charitableness, charity
generosity, greatheartedness, magnanimity, philanthropy, unselfishness
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