Mercy vs Benevolent - What's the difference?
mercy | benevolent |
(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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Having a disposition to do good.
Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
generous.
As a proper noun mercy
is , one of the less common puritan virtue names.As an adjective benevolent is
having a disposition to do good.mercy
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(wikipedia mercy)Noun
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Adjective
(en adjective)- Chinese and Eastern mythologies describe dragons as benevolent .
