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Complaisance vs Benevolence - What's the difference?

complaisance | benevolence |

As nouns the difference between complaisance and benevolence

is that complaisance is the quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable while benevolence is disposition to do good.

complaisance

English

Alternative forms

* complaisaunce (qualifier)

Noun

(-)
  • The quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.

    • benevolence

    English

    Noun

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

    • Derived terms

    * benevolent

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