Benevolence

//bəˈnɛvələns//

Word Type

Noun

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

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

maleficence malevolence

Derived Terms

omnibenevolence unbenevolence

Etymologically Related To

benefit benivolence voluntary will

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

benignity kindness love

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

act altruistic authority benevolent charitable contribution disposition gift good kindness king legal loan

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