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What is another word for Humane? – 185 Humane Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compassionate kind gentle benevolent merciful sympathetic empathetic considerate thoughtful charitable philanthropic altruistic generous lenient clement mild soft tender warm sensitive understanding tolerant forgiving gracious benign humane civilized refined cultured polished courteous chivalrous noble virtuous moral ethical principled just fair decent respectful courteous obliging accommodating helpful

    Meaning of Humane

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "humane" refers to having or showing a kind and gentle nature, or being concerned with the welfare and well-being of people or animals.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "humane" as having a kind and compassionate nature, or being concerned with the welfare and well-being of people or animals.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "humane" as kind, gentle, and concerned with the welfare and well-being of people or animals.

    Example Uses

    • The humane society worked to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.
    • The company's humane approach to employee relations included providing a safe and healthy work environment.
    • The new policy was designed to be more humane, taking into account the needs and well-being of all individuals involved.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    cruel inhumane brutal harsh ruthless merciless pitiless heartless callous insensitive indifferent uncaring unkind unforgiving intolerant severe strict stern rough coarse savage barbaric ferocious vicious violent inconsiderate thoughtless selfish uncharitable unsympathetic unfeeling

    Related Nouns

    humanity kindness gentleness benevolence mercy sympathy empathy charity philanthropy altruism generosity leniency clemency mildness softness tenderness warmth sensitivity understanding tolerance forgiveness graciousness benignity civilization refinement culture polish courtesy chivalry nobility virtue morality ethics principle justice fairness decency respect

    Related Verbs

    comfort soothe calm alleviate mitigate pacify appease placate reconcile redeem rescue save protect defend care nurture support sustain uplift inspire motivate educate enlighten inform instruct guide counsel advise help assist aid relieve

    Related Adjectives

    kind gentle benevolent merciful sympathetic empathetic considerate thoughtful charitable philanthropic altruistic generous lenient clement mild soft tender warm sensitive understanding tolerant forgiving gracious benign civilized refined cultured polished courteous chivalrous noble virtuous moral ethical principled just fair decent respectful