benevolence

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être bienveillant, généreux et disposé à faire le bien ; disposition à vouloir le bien d'autrui et à agir avec bonté.

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

indénombrable

1. Kindness or generosityB2formal

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

   bienveillance

   • 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.

   Synonymesaltruismbenignitycharitycompassiongenerositygoodwillgraciousnesshumanitykindnessphilanthropy

   Antonymescrueltyhardnesshostilityill willmalevolencemalicemeannessspiteunkindnessvindictiveness

2. Act of goodwillB2formal

   An act or gesture of kindness or generosity.

   Acte de bienveillance

   • 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.

   Synonymescharityfavorgood turnkindness

   Antonymescrueltyhostilitymalevolencemalicespiteunkindness