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benignancy

noun be·nig·nan·cy \bi-ˈnig-nən(t)-sē\

Definition of BENIGNANCY

:  the quality or state of being benignant or benign
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First Known Use of BENIGNANCY

1876

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Synonyms
beneficence, benevolence, benignity, compassionateness, good-heartedness, humaneness, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, softheartedness, tenderheartedness, tenderness, warmheartedness
Antonyms
barbarity, barbarousness, bestiality, brutality, brutishness, callousness, cold-bloodedness, cruelty, hard-heartedness, heartlessness, inhumanity, insensateness, savageness, savagery, unfeelingness, unkindliness, unkindness

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