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Feminists have long argued that "chivalry" is just another form of male domination, disguised as benevolence.

From Salon

But it’s her high-pitched voice and Southern drawl that complete the façade of harmless and sweet benevolence that initially fools Belinda into trusting her intentions.

Our felonious ex-president's stream-of-unconsciousness rants in Truth Social posts and public appearances over the last couple of weeks, which are unhinged even by his standards, offer a familiar argument: My greatness and benevolence are not universally appreciated, and it’s not fair.

From Salon

He added: "Rob transcended sport and through the media he was able to get his message out of love, of altruism and benevolence."

From BBC

This, in other words, is not pure benevolence from Jeffries.

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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