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Mercy vs Humility - What's the difference?

mercy | humility |

As nouns the difference between mercy and humility

is that mercy is relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another while humility is the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

As a proper noun Mercy

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

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

    External links

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    humility

    English

    (wikipedia humility)

    Noun

  • The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

    • Usage notes

    * Commonly used to mean “modesty, lack of pride” (with respect to one’s achievements), and in formal religious contexts to refer to a transcendent egolessness.

    Synonyms

    * egolessness, humilitude, meekness, modesty, self-effacement

    Antonyms

    * pride

    Related terms

    * humble * humiliate * humiliation * humus

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