discretion

As nouns the difference between discretion and diplomacy

is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while diplomacy is the art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organisms, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.

As nouns the difference between discretion and understanding

is that discretion is discretion while understanding is (uncountable) mental, sometimes emotional process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, which is subjective by its nature.

As an adjective understanding is

showing compassion.

As a verb understanding is

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As a noun discretion

is the quality of being discreet or circumspect.

As an adjective optional is

not compulsory; left to personal choice; elective.

As a noun discretion is

discretion.

As nouns the difference between discretion and deception

is that discretion is discretion while deception is disappointment.

As nouns the difference between eloquence and discretion

is that eloquence is eloquence (the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing) while discretion is discretion.

As nouns the difference between intelligence and discretion

is that intelligence is (uncountable) capacity of mind, especially to understand principles, truths, facts or meanings, acquire knowledge, and apply it to practice; the ability to learn and comprehend while discretion is discretion.

As nouns the difference between discretion and prerogative

is that discretion is the quality of being discreet or circumspect while prerogative is a hereditary or official right or privilege.

As an adjective prerogative is

having a hereditary or official right or privilege.

Providence is a related term of discretion.

As nouns the difference between providence and discretion

is that providence is while discretion is discretion.

As an adjective benevolent

is having a disposition to do good.

As a noun discretion is

the quality of being discreet or circumspect.