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Beneficence vs Benediction - What's the difference?

beneficence | benediction |

As nouns the difference between beneficence and benediction

is that beneficence is an act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else) while benediction is blessing (some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward).

beneficence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else.)

    • Antonyms

    * maleficence

    See also

    * benefice * good works

    benediction

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia benediction) (en noun)
  • A short invocation for divine help, blessing and guidance, usually after a church worship service.
  • * Milton
    • So saying, he arose; whom Adam thus / Followed with benediction .
  • * Longfellow
    • Homeward serenely she walked with God's benediction upon her.
  • The form of instituting an abbot, analogous to the consecration of a bishop.
    • (Ayliffe)
  • A Roman Catholic rite by which bells, banners, candles, etc., are blessed with holy water and formally dedicated to God.

    • Antonyms

    *malediction