8
understanding(noun, empathy, pleasure, concern, kindness)
7
gentleness(noun, kindness, sympathy, compassion, refinement)
7
magnanimity(noun, empathy, concern, caring, grace)
7
quarter(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
7
toleration(noun, understanding, accept, pleasure, concern)
6
benevolence(noun, understanding, empathy, favor, concern)
6
commiseration(noun, kindness, sympathy, compassion, pity)
6
sufferance(noun, understanding, empathy, concern, restraint)
5
charitableness(noun, accept, empathy, concern, caring)
5
consideration(noun, understanding, kindness, allowance, acceptance)
5
favor(noun, pleasure, kindness, treat, luxury)
5
kindliness(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
5
laxity(noun, tolerance, looseness)
5
long-suffering(noun, restraint, capacity, composure, stamina)
5
softness(noun, sympathy, tenderness, tolerance, tenderheartedness)
4
self-control(noun, restraint, capacity, stamina, perseverance)
3
acceptance(noun, allowance, open-mindedness)
3
altruism
3
beneficence(noun, favor, kindness, grace, goodness)
3
easygoingness
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