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altruism |
unselfish concern for the well-being of others. (Cf. egoism.) |
altruist |
a person who feels unselfish concern for the well-being of others and acts upon this concern in some way. |
benefit |
an object, service, or sum of money that enhances well-being; aid. [1/5 definitions] |
comfort |
a condition of bodily well-being or ease. [1/5 definitions] |
comfortable |
having a feeling of well-being or bodily ease. [1/3 definitions] |
euphoria |
a strong feeling of well-being or elation, sometimes unrealistic or unwarranted, and able to be induced by certain drugs. |
euphoric |
having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation. |
exaltation |
an intense or excessive feeling of well-being; elation. [1/2 definitions] |
happy-go-lucky |
trusting one's well-being or success to luck; carefree. |
homophile |
supportive of the well-being and civil rights of homosexuals. [1/2 definitions] |
libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. (See slander.) [1/5 definitions] |
recuperate |
to regain financial well-being after a loss. [2/4 definitions] |
sake1 |
advantage, benefit, or well-being. [1/2 definitions] |
self-conscious |
aware or conscious of one's own thoughts, actions, character, or well-being. [1/3 definitions] |
self-love |
the instinct or tendency to promote one's own well-being. [1/3 definitions] |
slander |
a false statement or statements intended to injure someone's reputation or well-being, or the act of making such statements; defamation. [1/3 definitions] |
social welfare |
the well-being of society, esp. that of the underprivileged or disadvantaged. [2/3 definitions] |
social work |
work that promotes the well-being of society, as by assisting the underprivileged or disadvantaged. |
undo |
to ruin or destroy (a person's fortune, reputation, mental well-being, or the like). [1/3 definitions] |
weal1 |
prosperity or well-being. |
welfare |
the health and happiness of a person or group, or the degree of such. well-being. [1/2 definitions] |
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