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civility
noun
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Definition of civility:

civility (noun):
civilized conduct
courtesy, politeness
polite or courteous behaviour
the act of showing regard for others.

Synonyms for civility:

action
affability
amenity
amiability
attention
ceremony
complaisance
consideration
cordiality
courteousness
courtesy
decorum
deference
etiquette
formality
gesture
good manners
graciousness
kindness
manners
pleasantry
politeness
politesse
respect
ritual
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Antonyms for civility:

abrasiveness
abuse
aloofness
arrogance
audacity
bad behaviour
bad manners
belittlement
boldness
boorishness
brashness
brass
brazenness
callousness
cheek
cheekiness
churlishness
chutzpah
coarseness
cockiness
condescension
contempt
contemptuousness
cowardice
crassness
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