All lifesaver synonyms
lifeΒ·savΒ·er
L l noun lifesaver
- kindness β the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
- delivery β Delivery or a delivery is the bringing of letters, parcels, or other goods to someone's house or to another place where they want them.
- responsibility β the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
- compassion β Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- mercy β compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- indulgence β the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- leniency β the quality or state of being lenient.
- pity β sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by the suffering, distress, or misfortune of another, often leading one to give relief or aid or to show mercy: to feel pity for astarving child.
- benevolence β inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity
- generosity β readiness or liberality in giving.
- forgiveness β act of forgiving; state of being forgiven.
- blessing β A blessing is something good that you are grateful for.
- sympathy β harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
- clemency β If someone is granted clemency, they are punished less severely than they could be.
- goodwill β friendly disposition; benevolence; kindness.
- reprieve β to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).
- remission β the act of remitting.
- amnesty β An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state.
- absolution β If someone is given absolution, they are forgiven for something wrong that they have done.
- allowance β An allowance is money that is given to someone, usually on a regular basis, in order to help them pay for the things that they need.
- pardon β kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- deferment β Deferment means arranging for something to happen at a later date.
- postponement β to put off to a later time; defer: He has postponed his departure until tomorrow.
- abatement β Abatement means a reduction in the strength or power of something or the reduction of it.
- respite β a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
- suspension β the act of suspending.
- truce β a suspension of hostilities for a specified period of time by mutual agreement of the warring parties; cease-fire; armistice.
- toleration β an act or instance of tolerating, especially of what is not actually approved; forbearance: to show toleration toward the protesters.
- justness β the quality or state of being just, equitable, or right: His justness was never doubted.
- forbearance β the act of forbearing; a refraining from something.
- mildness β amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- humanity β all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
- tenderness β soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- moderation β the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- lenience β the quality or state of being lenient.
- mercifulness β full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- lenity β the quality or state of being mild or gentle, as toward others.
- fairness β the state, condition, or quality of being fair, or free from bias or injustice; evenhandedness: I have to admit, in all fairness, that she would only be paid for part of the work.
- gentleness β kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- kindness β the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
- tolerance β a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.
- grace β William Russell, 1832β1904, U.S. financier and shipping magnate, born in Ireland: mayor of New York City 1880β88.
- charity β A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick, very poor, or who have a disability.
- sufferance β passive permission resulting from lack of interference; tolerance, especially of something wrong or illegal (usually preceded by on or by).
- kindliness β the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.
- ruth β George Herman ("Babe") 1895β1948, U.S. baseball player.
- commiseration β to feel or express sorrow or sympathy for; empathize with; pity.
- favor β something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- godsend β an unexpected thing or event that is particularly welcome and timely, as if sent by God.
- relief β prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.