Synonyms for
Humane
Definition
having or showing compassion or benevolence towards others, especially animals.
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Informal
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Common collocations
- humane treatment
- humane society
- humane way
- humane act
- humane approach
- humane conditions
- humane gesture
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Usage note
Primarily used to describe actions or attitudes that show kindness and compassion, especially towards those who are suffering or vulnerable. Avoid using it to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts unless personifying them.
Example sentences
- It is important to be humane towards all living creatures.
- The rescue team showed a lot of humane treatment towards the abandoned pets.
- She is known for her humane approach to animal rescue.
- The company has a policy of being humane towards their employees.
- The humane society provides shelter and care for animals in need.
Quotes
Inhumanity is universally detested, and the man who is humane is always acceptable and admired.
Kindness and compassion towards all living beings is a mark of a civilized society. Conversely, cruelty, whether it is directed against human beings or against animals, is not the exclusive province of any one culture or community of people.
We cannot have peace among men whose hearts delight in killing any living creature. By every act that glorifies or even tolerates such moronic delight in killing we set back the progress of humanity.