benevolence

• Существительное, обозначающее качество быть добрым, щедрым и доброжелательным; расположенность делать добро.

A noun referring to the quality of being kind, generous, and well-meaning; a disposition to do good.

uncountable

1. Kindness or generosityB2formal

   The quality of being well-meaning, kind, and generous.

   Доброжелательность

   • Her benevolence towards the poor is well known.
   • The charity relies on the benevolence of donors.
   • He showed great benevolence by donating his entire salary.

   Synonymsaltruismbenignitycharitycompassiongenerositygoodwillgraciousnesshumanitykindnessphilanthropy

   Antonymscrueltyhardnesshostilityill willmalevolencemalicemeannessspiteunkindnessvindictiveness

2. Act of goodwillB2formal

   An act or gesture of kindness or generosity.

   Доброжелательность

   • The king's benevolence was evident in his new laws.
   • She performed many acts of benevolence in her community.
   • His benevolence extended to all his employees.

   Synonymscharityfavorgood turnkindness

   Antonymscrueltyhostilitymalevolencemalicespiteunkindness