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Beneficence vs Benevolent - What's the difference?

beneficence | benevolent |

As a noun beneficence

is an act of philanthropy, a kind deed; an act which benefits someone (else).

As an adjective benevolent is

having a disposition to do good.

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

    benevolent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a disposition to do good.
  • Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent .
  • Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
  • altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
  • generous.
  • Antonyms

    * malevolent

    See also

    * benevolence * benevolently * benevolentness