anticruelty

adjective

Definition of anticrueltynext
as in humanitarian

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticruelty
  1. altruistic
  2. liberal
  3. philanthropic
  4. noble
  5. charitable
  6. unselfish
  7. selfless
  8. patient
Adjective
  • Scholars have long studied and questioned why humans evolved to be altruistic.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
  • But at least their narcissism can be advantageous to others and society, particularly when it is also expressed in terms of altruistic or prosocial motives.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of altruistic
Adjective
  • At least seven Liberal members of parliament have publicly called on Trudeau to step down, and more have done so privately according to sources, CNN-affiliate CBC News reported.
    Lex Harvey, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Its most infamous crime was the 1984 murder of Alan Berg, an outspoken, liberal, Jewish radio host in Denver.
    Zach Baylin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of liberal
Adjective
  • The idea is simple: philanthropic capital can jump-start projects, and federal funding could eventually help scale it nationwide.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • While building these cashflow models will likely be complex and expensive, philanthropic capital could step in to help with data collection and provide technical support.
    Olivia White Michael Wiegand, Harvard Business Review, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of philanthropic
Adjective
  • The current cast is rounded out by Alison Brie, who will play another Skeletor lackey, Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba, who will play the noble Man-at-Arms, and Riverdale's Camila Mendes as Teela, Man-at-Arms's daughter and He-Man's right-hand woman.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In the 12th century, the property was once the private home of an Italian noble family.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of noble
Adjective
  • After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.
    Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Along with her entrepreneurial and charitable work, Crawford continues to front various modeling campaigns, adding to her growing legacy.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • Ball movement and unselfish play continued to uplift them even though their talent was lacking.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Biffle’s unselfish efforts as part of Operation Helidrop spearheaded NASCAR’s mobilization to help those who desperately needed food, water, medicine, clothing and housing.
    Bruce Martin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of unselfish
Adjective
  • Described as selfless and always willing to give a helping hand to other musicians who supports those struggling and offers ways to help peers overcome challenges.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • While his peers moved on to Wall Street and other corridors of power, Hegseth chose a path of selfless service—commissioning as an infantry officer and deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of selfless
Adjective
  • While this impact may take time to filter through the market, for patient investors who understand the current opportunities in undervalued bottles and casks, this more measured market environment could prove advantageous.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Be patient with yourself and keep your eyes on the prize!
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of patient
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