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Largess vs Mercy - What's the difference?

largess | mercy | Synonyms |

In uncountable terms the difference between largess and mercy

is that largess is generosity in the giving of gifts or money while mercy is a tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

As a proper noun Mercy is

{{given name|female|from=English}}, one of the less common Puritan virtue names.

largess

English

Alternative forms

* largesse

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (uncountable) Generosity in the giving of gifts or money.
  • The gifts or money given in such a way.
  • A benevolent demeanor.

    • Synonyms

    * (generosity) benevolence, generosity, graciousness * (the gifts or money) boon

    Antonyms

    * (generosity) niggardliness, tight fistedness

    Anagrams

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    mercy

    English

    (wikipedia mercy)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
  • (uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
  • (uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion
  • (countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
  • A blessing, something to be thankful for.
  • (phrasal) Subjugation, power.
  • *
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    Related terms

    * merciless * merciful * mercy me * at the mercy of

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