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benevolence Synonyms

Another word for benevolence

Choosing another word for benevolence depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being well-meaning, kind, and disposed to do good toward others.

Usage Example

"The community leader was widely admired for her unfailing goodwill and dedication to helping struggling families."

Strongest
goodwill
kindness
compassion
Strong
generosity
altruism
kindheartedness
philanthropy
magnanimity
beneficence
humanity

• noun (Context 2)

A charitable act or generous gift given out of goodwill.

Usage Example

"The scholarship fund was established through the private benevolences of several wealthy alumni."

Strongest
benefaction
Strong
charity
donation
gift
largesse
contribution
bounty

Opposites of benevolence

The opposite of benevolence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

malevolence
ill will
malice
cruelty
unkindness
spite
selfishness
hostility
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• Nearby Words

benefit
benefiter
benelux
benevolence
benevolent
benevolently
bengal tiger

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Benevolence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/benevolence
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