kindness Crossword Puzzles

18 Clues: Man's best friend • how you should be • Likes to chase mice • what you should wear • where you go to play • what you should show • where you go to read • where you go to fish • what you need to plan • what you left at home • what you need to pass • where you go to learn • Who you should respect • How you should have fun • needs someone to sign it • where you would rather be • ...

10 Clues: dreary. • false talk. • great weight. • ill-tempered. • compassion or forgiveness. • restrained with chains or manacles. • absorb all the attention or interest of. • the quality of being well meaning; kindness. • patient self-control; restraint and tolerance. • voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.

10 Clues: unfair • not equal • not the same • strong dislike • not to leave out; keep out • the same rights for all people • being approved of and welcomed • sympathy; kindness and compassion for others • the unfair treatment of others without proper reason • a variety; several different things in a group or class

10 Clues: you wait • always nice • you care for others • you listen to others • feel sorry for others • you are nice to others • doing what your told to do • always does the right thing • you make others want to do something • you present yourself as good as posssible

11 Clues: A netball team • Domestic feline • A basketball team • Black and white bears • Sugary, and buttery snack • A sweet treat made of cocoa • One of my favourite flowers • One of my favourite flowers • A strength that shows being artistic • An animal, slightly bigger than pony • A strength that shows being considerate,and compassionate to others

10 Clues: youthful • usual; habitual • gaining possession • to gather or collect • to do a kindness or favor • the act of being discharged • to hold oneself back voluntarily • a person known to one, but not a friend • the branch of physics that deals with sound • transition period between puberty and adult

10 Clues: glue, ruler, S_________ • notebook, pen, P_________ • Geography, Math, S________ • principal, student, T_________ • classroom, cafeteria, L_________ • showing sympathy and kindness, U_________ • believing something is adequate, A_________ • not having knowledge, understanding or information, I_________ • to frighten, intimidate or harm a vulnerable person, B_________ • ...

10 Clues: male friendship • amicable synonym • companionship synonym • what ship never sinks? • creator of friendship day • word friend was derived from • sincere affection and kindness • person that has desire to do good • The Day Celebrates How Important Human Connections Are • mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship especially between nations

10 Clues: blood red • aware; informed • to fix or make new • to know beforehand • generosity or kindness • causing little or no harm • to propose or say a new idea • a way to find objects underwater • something that is good for you or helpful • a star that suddenly gets many times brighter

10 Clues: A renter • A guarantee • Love and kindness • Offspring or child • A plan for careful spending • Capable of being seen through • Not letting light pass through • Polite behavior or thoughtfulness • A house or building with its ground • Companies that perform services for the use of the public

10 Clues: Trifling,unimportant • To lower in character • Coarse,unfeeling;stupid • To commit sacrilege upon • Severe or stern in manner • Pale,gaunt,resembling a corpse • To prepare by combining ingredients • To confuse;to disturb the composure of • Performing acts of kindness or charity • Grand in an impressive or stately way

10 Clues: pierced • help, assist • to agree to receive • the feeling of envy • impressively beautiful • to shake as a result of anxiety • aim to point or direct at a target • the ordering of someone to do something • a description of an event or experience • with gentleness, kindness, and affection

10 Clues: - Someone living nearby. • - A group working together. • - Someone you like and trust. • - Paying attention to others. • - Giving something to others. • - Offering assistance or support. • - Being nice and helpful to others. • - Giving encouragement or assistance. • - Someone who helps without being paid. • - Showing kindness or concern for others.

10 Clues: To improve • Wicked act; sin • Praise; glorify • Goodwill; kindness • The guidance of God or nature • To conceal with lies or pretend • To speak evil of/about; to insult • Cleverness; ability to deceive others • Evil; the feeling of wishing harm to others • Teaching or persuasion through insistent urging and repetition

10 Clues: unpleasant or offensive • strong feelings or beliefs. • deliberately cruel or violent • feeling or showing deference. • showing kindness towards others • fierce, violent, and uncontrolled • below the usual or required standard. • hopeful and confident about the future. • having or showing high moral standards. • they’re broken morally or in some other way.

10 Clues: A ballerina is • An engineer is • A fun friend is • A synonym of brave • opposite of sadness • when you are relaxing you are • during Thanksgiving you express • when you help someone it is this • when you work together you work in • The feeling of free from disturbance

10 Clues: likes to bark • king of the wild • likes to catch mice • haveing a sense of humor • largest underwater animal • cleaning up after yourself • showing respect for others • slow on land but fast in water • showing lack of kindness for others • has sharp teeth and lives under the water

10 Clues: my bed is • a good feeling • mariana spacek is • clt main character • the one who teachers us • what true friends share • time of games and discouveries • gazelle from the movie zootopia is • gift of treating others with empathy • flamengo in the brazilian championship ocupies a position of

10 Clues: ghost • distant • kindness • a short stay • embarrassment • oppressive power • suggesting horror or death • having or showing a wish to do evil to others • I was able to ______ everything I wanted to say perfectly • We chose to stay away from the ______ classmate to stay out of trouble.

10 Clues: signify; indicate • not directly expressed • Sharpness of perception • double-dealing, hypocrisy • to hang something to attach • a person who dislikes others • Kindness, generosity, charity • to attribute or to credit to someone • Prompt cheerful response to something • annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand(dumb, dull of mind).

10 Clues: I am tidy • I do not lie • I am pretty chill • I can remain calm • I help other people • I am relaxed and chill • I like meeting new people • I show kindness to others • I face new challanges easily • I am willing to get along with others

8 Clues: not fresh • made more smooth • to solve problem • to show kindness • properly approved • spoke in a unclear way • to act exited do to fear • think of something new or different

9 Clues: A very popular game • The capital of India • The capital of France • The capital of Mexico • The capital of Canada • Helps you digest food • something that spreads • A time when you do nothing • it gives you memories and lifetime experiences

10 Clues: how you act • how you do life • how to not respond • focassing on sports • being sweet to a person • when you focass on friends • how you respond to a person • seting your life around work • when you have a good responce • when you always focus on school

10 Clues: careless. • not needed. • Being nice. • lack of respect. • required by laws • perfectly clean, neat or tidy. • The intention or desire to do evil. • of all future generations of people. • deep respect for someone and something. • a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom is dead.

10 Clues: assisting others • all things natural • the idea of fairness • the opposite of negative • the act of being friendly • a woman who is also a parent • the quality of being truthful • another word for being faithful • the process of acquiring knowledge • the association of having a friend

10 Clues: being nice • to be equal • telling the truth • to care about someone • to believe in someone • to always be there to help • to always be by there side • honoring someone or something. • to feel what others are feeling • Do the right thing and the thing you should do.

10 Clues: -Someone that plenty • -someone without hope • -Someone that is kind • -someone without a home • -Someone with lots of fear • -Someone with lots of faith • -Someone with a lot of grace • -someone that doesn't have rest • -Someone that feels a lot of pain • -Someone that has a lot of thoughts

10 Clues: caught • strage or odd • help or lend a hand • plans to do something • to get something using effort • the way someone or something is • intersting and worth remembering • an act of kindness or a good deed • separate from other places of people • giving the things needed for good health

10 Clues: a benevolent nature • a synonym for pretty • the opposite of weak • an antonym for cowardly • showing constant support • eager to know or learn something • free of deceit and untruthfulness • means the same as smart and brilliant • displaying kindness and concern for others • exciting and makes others feel enthusiastic

10 Clues: acting very weird. • facing up to you fears. • loving to do technology. • shwoing others the place • feeling what other's feel. • showing kindness to others. • not wanting to do anything. • close comparison to comedy. • loving to do outside activity. • liking to do things out of the box.

10 Clues: Humiliation • Understandable • An act of kindness • Not clearly visible • The child was misbehaved and ___. • Able to speak clearly, coherently • Distant, cold, detached in manner • The man knew how to ____ the wood. • Suggests the horror of death and decay • To approach or attack in an aggressive way

10 Clues: "Sharing is _____" • A process of talking • Opposite of negativity • Tranquility and quietness • Something done to get ready • Free expression of feelings • The power/influence you hold • Not a piece of personal government ID • Ex."Why did the chicken cross the road?" • The quality of being friendly and considerate

10 Clues: GIVEN BY GOD • UNCONDITIONAL? • REPRESENTS HOLY SPIRIT • ROARS LIKE A _________ • CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE • IF YOU DONT WORRY YOU HAVE? • GIVEN TO US BY THE HOLY SPIRIT • WE NEED TO SHOW ?TO EACH OTHER? • DIED AND RESURECTED FOR OUR SINS • BOOK IN THE BIBLE SPEAKS OF HOLY SPIRIT

10 Clues: “see ya monkey” • “hey guys wasup” • “its a pipe bomb” • “hwa hwa hwa hwa” • “this a a healthy liver” • “ i am the cannon master” • “there’s holes in this spoon” • “like our spread kindness act” • “here’s a banana for my monkey” • “we heard you killed our brothers”

10 Clues: Different age groups • Fair treatment for all • Acceptance of differences • One-of-a-kind and special • Strong emotional connection • Providing advice and guidance • Appreciating and accepting differences • Feeling of self-respect and satisfaction • Treating others with kindness and consideration • Guidance and support from an experienced individual

10 Clues: showing of high level • Able to tolerate delays • reliable and always true • tending to work with energy • causing laughter or amusement • to feel less important or proud • giving pleasure or satisfaction • showing or involving great activity • displaying kindness and concern for others • having or showing quick witted intelligence

10 Clues: very important • cannot be blamed • please, don't forget • you might like to eat • it was not a real item • the past tense of hold • she spoke with kindness • she always laughed this way • a place for a thing or person • governments and large stores have them

10 Clues: regard for others feelings • Thankfulness for what one has • willingness to give and share • Modest view of ones importance • Adherence to modern principles • sympathetic concern for others • Truthfulness in action and words • Ability to wait without frustration • Act of being friendly and considerate • Ability to understand others' emotions

10 Clues: pierced • help, assist • to agree; to receive • impressively beautiful • with gentleness and kindness • a description of an experience • aim to point or direct at a target • the ordering of someone to do something • feeling of envy of someone's achievements • to shake as a result of excitement or anxiety

10 Clues: unhealthy • kindly, friendly • distant, reserved • silent, understood • skill or bravery in battle • occurring afterwards or as a result. • legally or morally bound to do something. • the quality of being well meaning; kindness • angel, a beautiful or innocent-looking child • the quality or state of being lost, confused

10 Clues: partially dark • showing kindness • to move around a lot • you do it right away • lasts for a limited time • very beginning of something • a long un-interrupted speech • happens among several people • to give something meaningful • left out of a group or list because it doesn’t fit

10 Clues: To write again • Brave, without fright. • Showing a lack of concern • A person who educates others • To warm something before use • To put in the wrong location • Showing willingness to assist • To not share the same opinion. • Not feeling joy or contentment. • The quality of being gentle and considerate.

10 Clues: – Full of hope. • – Not feeling happy. • – To heat before use. • – A person who teaches. • – Without being careful. • – The quality of being kind. • – To not have the same opinion. • – To do or watch something again. • – Very attractive or nice to look at. • – To understand something in the wrong way.

10 Clues: – Goal for UAE and world. • – Guided all his actions. • – His vision and generosity. • – Key part of his character. • – Promoted sustainable growth. • – Core of his humanitarian work. • – Supported conservation efforts. • – Promoted among emirates and nations. • – Supported education and culture globally. • – Founding father of UAE, known for compassion.

14 Clues: Very confusing. • To hurt someone. • To be very happy. • Extremely great or large • Strong, brave, and determined. • To answer quickly. (Past Tense) • Very large in size of quantity. • To hinder or prevent the view of. • Showing kindness, care and sympathy. • Very impressive, large or surprising. • Moving un-interestingly. (Past Tense) • Coming out of something. (Continuous Tense) • ...

14 Clues: very pleased • happy and loving • the opposite of ill • to admire or respect • making a lot of noise • unusual and unexpected • pleasant and attractive • feeling very happy and enthusiastic • willing to give money, help, kindness • not willing to work or use any effort • thinking about problems or unpleasant things • feeling guilty or embarrassed about something • ...

14 Clues: dead • a kind action • extremely cold • to receive money • to light a match • to hit repeatedly • comfortable; pleasant; warm • to produce a continuous light • feeling fear or feeling worry • an idea or mental image of something • a thin, wooden stick that produces a flame • small, soft, white pieces of ice from the sky • a small space that is hidden or partly sheltered • ...

14 Clues: Third book of the Bible • Fifth book of the Bible • First book of the Bible • Fourth book of the Bible • Second book of the Bible • Fifth fruit of the Spirit • Eighth fruit of the Bible • Ninth fruit of the Spirit • Third fruit of the Spirit • First fruit of the Spirit • Sixth fruit of the Spirit • Second fruit of the Spirit • Fourth fruit of the Spirit • Seventh fruit of the Spirit

14 Clues: "Scram" • Color of Big Bird • Has big feet on it • Turns on during show • First name of Spinney • Name of Special Street • Name of a City in Ohio • On the steps of the stoop • "It's not easy being green" • Friendly, generous, considerate • What the big blue monster loves • Color of the rings on Big Bird's Legs • Initials for Winter Guard International • ...

7 Clues: r e • u i e • e p t • o n y • e t n • r u s • k n n s

7 Clues: Son of God • the Creator • A characteristic • the reason for evil • kindness, generosity • not earned or deserved • evidence of God's goodness

7 Clues: commandments • loving kindness • character traits • the western wall • capital of Israel • Artist Trading Card • You have a body; you are a ___________.

20 Clues: A portable computer. • Device that offers audio and music. • [person] Who behaves showing kindness and courtesy. • An electronic device with a screen used for display. • [person] Who is incapable of betraying or deceiving. • A panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter. • A citizen abides by all the law and order of the country. (PRIDE) • ...

27 Clues: trustworthy and reliable. • intelligent and well informed. • friendly and socially confident. • able to adjust to new conditions. • strong and barely controllable emotion. • feeling or showing deference and respect. • free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere. • displaying kindness and concern for others. • a strong desire to know or learn something. • ...

21 Clues: Iron sharpens what? (Proverbs 27:17) • A friend love how? Proverbs 17:17 (3 words) • Honor one another above whom? (Romans 10:12) • One man does what to another? (Proverbs 27:17) • Be devoted to one another in what? (Romans 10:12) • Ecclesiastes 4:9 says that "Two are better than what?" • We need to forgive as who forgives us? (Colossians 3:13) • ...

37 Clues: Tell the truth • Be dependable and keep promises • Keep going despite difficulties • Be genuine and true to yourself • Treat everyone equally and justly • Stay focused and control impulses • Use laughter to lighten situations • Make confident and timely decisions • Seek knowledge and explore new ideas • Take responsibility for your actions • Show kindness and concern for others • ...

25 Clues: : An act that helps others—and also helps you • : A calming practice to help slow your thoughts • : Noticing and appreciating the good around you • : Doing something kind for yourself to recharge • : What you do to manage tough emotions or stress • : Being outside in green spaces can reduce stress • : Rest that keeps your brain and emotions balanced • ...

6 Clues: new • give • find a • in-home • loved one • your senior

10 Clues: Ahimsa • Dharma • Being Thankful • Free of trouble or violence • This should always be spoken • Being good and kind to others • Holding on without getting angry • How you treat everyone around you • What you feel for family and friends • Respect for the beliefs of other people

10 Clues: synonym for end • part of a whole • synonym for before • antonym for guilty • an act of kindness • synonym for delicate • plan or program of action • thought or wondered about a subject • a person who creates a written work • a part that is broken off or incomplete

10 Clues: don't be lazy • personal kindness • lookout for yourself • get things done quickly • fairness and opportunity • make more and better things • having good sense and sound judgment • power is somewhat vested in the people • able to think as one wants without hindrance • belief that some people are better than others

10 Clues: Not yet old • No longer young • Showing kindness • Beautiful, attractive • Willing to give freely • Interesting and Amusing • willing to help somebody • funny and entertaining; showing a sense of humour • following a style that is popular at a particular time • staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief

10 Clues: Rich • very very old • Tamak in Malay • The noun from "kind" • The noun form "wise" • Somthing is all around you • You ......a gift in nice paper • Something you wear like Dracula did • Like confused - Don't know the answer • This person like to kick and punch other people

10 Clues: to give in • destruction • group of people • to work together • a loss of respect • antonym of kindness • walked at a relaxed pace • the ability to understand something not obvious • a guard who protects something extremely important • to cross boundaries in order to attack, weaken or colonize

10 Clues: a depression • the act of being calm • having unlimited power • severe/strict in manner • severe mental/ physical pain • the act of doing good/kindness • not being able to speak freely • very concerned about cleanliness • the act of being carefree and happy • compliance with standards, rules, or laws

10 Clues: There is always ___. • Kind ____ can be short. • We should display _____ . • _____ are a fact of life. • We should care for ______. • But their ____ are endless. • A ____ world will never be wasted • It is better to ____ than receive. • A kind _____ will speak kind words. • We need to show love and ____ for others.

10 Clues: To be kind? • I am cautious? • To show respect? • when your relaxing? • when I help someone? • A red and white footy team? • Whos number 6 on the lakers? • A purple and yellow NBA team? • to be not strong or aggresive? • Whos kicking a thousand goals this year?

10 Clues: a cemetery • large crowd of people • sounding sad or pathetic • suffering from something • becoming severe or serious • to make an emotional appeal • showing kindness or sympathy • evade or escape from something or someone • an infection that cause diarrhea containing blood • sharing something out among a number of recipients

10 Clues: A short stay • An act of kindness • Not clearly visible • A figment of the imagination • Great embarrassment and shame • Suggesting the horror of Death • Cut small pare shavings of wood • Exercising power in a cruel way • Having the ability to speak fluently • Approach someone boldly and aggressively

10 Clues: - kind and pleasant • - having good imagination • - willing to consider new ideas • - showing confidence in oneself • - showing kindness towards others • - noticeably happy and optimistic • - possessing and displaying resolve • - having intense and eager enjoyment • - free of deceit; truthful and sincere • - able to be relied on as honest and trustworthy

10 Clues: Man's best friend • thinks out side the box • the opposite of inside • where land meets the sea • lots of trees and plants • preparing food by making it • famous for the harbour bridge • a member of scout association • spread something like confetti • spending a holiday living in a tent

10 Clues: One of a kind • Shared core beliefs • An activity in common • Seeing the good in others • A strong belief in someone • Constant support to a person • The quality of being friendly • Sympathy and concern for others • Understand and share feelings of another • This has to happen to maintain friendship

10 Clues: table condiment • for the reason that • strange and unusual • freedom from disturbance • accept something as true • an appreciation of kindness • to form an opinion or conclusion • feeling of showing envy towards someone • measurement of a person from head to toe • a natural catastrophe that causes damage

10 Clues: helping people • When someone is kind • a colour of the rainbow • the country that I'm from • someone that likes to sing • children that go to school • someone that belives in God • a joke that makes people laugh • BIDMAS [adding and subtracting] • An animal that has brown fur and hops

10 Clues: Wait quietly • Be a good citizen • Being nice to someone • The act of being great • Treat someone with respect • the quality of being honest • Hear what others have to say • The action of being responsible • Build someone up, or give them power • make sure that other people trust you

10 Clues: Wait quietly • Be a good citizen • Being nice to someone • The act of being great • Treat someone with respect • the quality of being honest • Hear what others have to say • The action of being responsible • Build someone up, or give them power • make sure that other people trust you

10 Clues: harmful • in a calm or peaceful way • goodwill; acts of kindness • charming and old-fashioned • showing contempt; scornful • conducive to success; favorable • to improve a difficult situation • to assert the opposite of something • to do something illegal or forbidden • not flexible or able to change shape

10 Clues: big hairy monster • big house and magic • who is the kings son • came from the garden • a bad spell is on you • when you look really nice • someone evolved in trades • someone who is your adult • someone who is nice to you • when someone really loves you

10 Clues: – Moral or spiritual rebirth • – Making amends for wrongdoing • – Deep remorse for past actions • – A complete and dramatic change • – Restoring broken relationships • – Concern for the welfare of others • – Sincere regret that leads to reform • – Kindness and goodwill toward others • – Sudden moral or emotional realisation • – Bringing moral improvement or salvation

10 Clues: The now • Things to come • Ebenezer's last name • The quality of being kind • Giving to the poor or needy • The quality of being generous • Where Charles Dickens was born • What Ebenezer Scrooge often says • Things that already have happened • The holiday that "A Christmas Carol" is about

10 Clues: Scout's brother • Scout's best friend • Represents innocence • Defends someone in court • The lawyer for Tom Robinson • The main character in the book • The person who was falsely accused • Represents kindness and friendship • The house the kids once thought was scary • The person who tried to protect Scout and Jem

11 Clues: Vehicle • Favorite Bar • After Dinner • The job she loves • The only channel on TV • Jump starts the morning • Always knows where Mom is • The most peaceful place on earth • Clean up after yourself because… • What we look forward to watch on this day every week • Something that mom is, like an act of extreme kindness

12 Clues: God created __. • God is our _______. • I am a child of ___. • God knows and loves __. • _____ is the Son of God. • Everything that God made • God's word written by humans • We can talk to God by _______. • Everything God created is ____. • God made humans to be his _______. • The first man God made is named ____. • Honoring God for his great kindness and love.

11 Clues: Making people laugh • Being there to help. • Fan of Taylor Swift. • light A light color • riding: Riding a animal. • Someone who plays sport. • A activity involving flips. • Traviling in caravan or tent. • Someone who is good at athletic stuff • Feeling or showing kindness to people. • A fan of a AFL team also the best AFL team

11 Clues: Sneakily 9 • heavy load. 6 • Of a big kindness • Stayed too long 9 • Shooting looks around 7 • A short stays (French) 8 • catch sight of very briefly 7 • Not clear for example memories • Non legally consumption of drugs • Unleashing something (usually feelings) 9 • the way somebody stands the same way as someone. 6

11 Clues: God's son • oil for sacred purposes • washes away Original sin • symbolize new life in Christ • symbolizes life and sustenance • the resurrection of Jesus Christ • God's invisible, personal presence • symbol for God's presence and truth • favor, kindness, and love towards God • the gift of sharing in the life of God • humanity's deliverance from sin and death

4 Clues: respect • kindness • diversity • community

11 Clues: full of use • full of pain • state of base • state of being kind • when you don´t have a job • when you don´t have shame • you do it in an angry way • when you don´t have children • a person who studies geology • something that gives you comfort • when something explodes you get an

11 Clues: entertain • answering reacting • behavior in accodance • a wicked or cruel person • start to lose strength or momentum • lacking in warmth life or kindness • unplanned happening without external • to be similar to answer through writing • unreliable not answering for one actions • imitate someone or their actions or words • a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or

11 Clues: trustworthy • recommendation • period of time • human relationship • direct observation • pleasant disposition • dependable in achievement • Feeling or showing deference • Providing physical ease and relaxation • refers to voluntary actions intended to help the others • ...

8 Clues: What you are • The Buttercup • The motherland • Dirty Dancing lead • Summit with the bro • Your brain's operating power • Person with social media gravitas • What you exhibit to everyone that you meet

8 Clues: sibling • used in art • making food • Looking at books • colour of the sky • juicy yellow fruit • something that describes kindness towards people • a soft white substance made from mashed soya beans

8 Clues: freedom • being brave • independence • never giving up • doing what you want • waiting for something • holding the door for someone • people always say hen there older than you to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ you elders

10 Clues: Kindness • Nursing Mother • Father of Nabi (sav) • Mother of Nabi (sav) • The Messenger of Allah • one example of Mercy for? • one example of Mercy for? • one example of Mercy for? • The Grandpa of Prophet (sav) • Born city of our Prophet (sav)

8 Clues: Being nice • Being humble • Being truthful • Deep admiration • How to be a leader • Not being sad and enjoying life • Not taking everything for granted • Recognizing and joy of the good quality

9 Clues: to answer • a type of courage • to give something • a type of being nice • to not give something • where there is no light • where to put the convict • a way of moving carefully • a different name for a prisoner

9 Clues: Joyful • surprised • perfect match • Today's Special • a period of 24 hours • use this to call people • a treat made from cocoa beans & sugar • an endearing term for a beloved person • a special feeling of kindness and care for someone

9 Clues: A warm embrace. • Giving your hand. • Someone who cares. • A way to show care. • To give and not keep. • A symbol of compassion. • A feeling of deep affection. • To make someone’s day better. • What your face does when you're happy.

9 Clues: tell the truth • actions are right • study of human duty • creat corresponding duties • positive traits like kindness • principles of keeping promises • persons right to make own choices • idea of limiting a persons freedom • complete and unchecked power by a ruler