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Synonyms & Antonyms of courtesy
- did me the courtesy of loaning me his jacket
Synonyms for courtesy
- benevolence,
- boon,
- favor,
- grace,
- indulgence,
- kindness,
- mercy,
- service,
- turn
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Near Antonyms for courtesy
- the greeting "How are you?" is often intended as no more than a courtesy
Synonyms for courtesy
Words Related to courtesy
- a woman who responds to every situation with courtesy and kindness
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“Courtesy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courtesy. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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