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BENIGNITY
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A kind act
Synonyms:
benignity; kindness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("benignity" is a kind of...):
action (something done (usually as opposed to something said))
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "benignity"):
benefaction; benevolence (an act intending or showing kindness and good will)
cupboard love (a show of affection motivated by selfishness)
favor; favour (an act of gracious kindness)
forgiveness; pardon (the act of excusing a mistake or offense)
endearment (the act of showing affection)
consideration; thoughtfulness (a considerate and thoughtful act)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The quality of being kind and gentle
Synonyms:
benignancy; benignity; graciousness
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("benignity" is a kind of...):
