14
sympathetic(adjective, mean, feeling, cool, kind)
12
benevolent(adjective, mean, malevolent)
12
kind(noun, adjective, mean, hard, gentle)
9
charitable
8
kind-hearted
7
kindhearted
7
merciful(adjective, mean, hard, kind, gentle)
6
compassionate(adjective, mean, kind, gentle, unfeeling)
5
feeling(adjective, kind, gentle, hard-hearted, nowhere)
5
kind hearted
3
humane(adjective, mean, kind, cruel, compassionate)
3
nice(adjective, kind, gentle)
3
understanding
2
kindly
2
tender(adjective, kind, gentle)
2
caring
2
empathetic
2
giving(adjective, kind, gentle, hard-hearted, tight-fisted)
2
lenient(adjective, severe)
2
mild(adjective, kind, gentle)
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