Benevolence and Contentiousness

Opposite meaning words

Benevolence noun - An act of kind assistance.

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Contentiousness is an antonym for benevolence.

Nearby Word: benevolent

Contentiousness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.

Usage example: his natural tendency towards contentiousness made him a poor choice for a diplomatic post

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Benevolence is an antonym for contentiousness.

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