Beneficence

//bəˈnɛ.fə.sən(t)s//

Word Type

Noun

The word "beneficence" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

maleficence maleficence

Coordinate Terms

Derived Terms

beneffectance beneficential

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

benevolence good goodness

Type Of (IsA)

benevolence good

Related Terms

benefice good works

Related Terms

behavior benefice benefit charitable good good works philanthropy

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