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Benevolence vs Almsgiving - What's the difference?

benevolence | almsgiving | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between benevolence and almsgiving

is that benevolence is disposition to do good while almsgiving is the act of voluntarily giving alms, of making donations to the poor, charity.

benevolence

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) disposition to do good
  • (uncountable) charitable kindness
  • (countable) an altruistic gift or act

    • Derived terms

    * benevolent

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    almsgiving

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of voluntarily giving alms, of making donations to the poor, charity.