Benevolent

Synonyms for benevolent

• kind
• generous
• charitable

Antonyms for benevolent

• malevolent
• cruel
• selfish

Practice benevolent on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like benevolent appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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