Synonyms for kindness

noun

1. The quality of being kind

   tenderness, good intentions, consideration, sympathy, sweetness, benevolence, generosity, helpfulness, kindheartedness, indulgence, delicacy, tact, benignity, mildness, courtesy, thoughtfulness, humanity, courteousness, understanding, solicitude, solicitousness, compassion, unselfishness, altruism, agreeableness, amicableness, commiseration, warmheartedness, softheartedness, politeness, kindliness, clemency, goodness, beneficence, philanthropy, charity, friendliness, good disposition, good nature, mercy, affection, loving-kindness, cordiality, amiability, forbearance, tolerance, graciousness, virtue; see also generosity 1, tolerance 1.

   Antonyms brutality, cruelty, selfishness.

2. A kindly act

   favor, service, good deed, good turn, benefit, act of kindness, relief, succor, charity, benevolence, philanthropy, boon, blessing, courtesy, kind office, bounty, benefaction, self-sacrifice, mercy, lift*, boost*, good lick*, break*; see also aid 1.

   Antonyms transgression, injury*, wrong.