Humaneness and Vitriol

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Humaneness noun - Sympathetic concern for the well-being of others.

Usage example: with more humaneness than good sense, I decided to take in yet another stray cat

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Vitriol is an antonym for humaneness.

Vitriol noun - Biting sharpness of feeling or expression.

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Humaneness is an antonym for vitriol.

Nearby Word: vitriolic

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