English dictionary

benevolence

/b/@/'n/E/v/@/l/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

disposition to do good

noun.feeling

Antonyms malevolence malignity

Source: WordNet 3.0
an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
an act intending or showing kindness and good will

noun.act

Synonyms benefaction

Source: WordNet 3.0
The disposition to do good; good will; charitableness; love of mankind, accompanied with a desire to promote their happiness.

noun

Source: webster1913