Mercy vs. Charity

Mercynoun

(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

Mercynoun

(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

Mercynoun

(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

Mercynoun

(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

Mercynoun

(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.

Mercyverb

To feel mercy

Mercyverb

To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Mercyinterjection

Expressing surprise or alarm.

Mercynoun

Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.

Mercynoun

Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.

Mercynoun

Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.

Mercynoun

A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

Mercynoun

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice;

Mercynoun

a disposition to be kind and forgiving;

Mercynoun

the feeling that motivates compassion

Mercynoun

something for which to be thankful;

Mercynoun

alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed;

Mercynoun

compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm

Mercynoun

an event to be grateful for, because it prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering

Mercynoun

(especially of a journey or mission) performed out of a desire to relieve suffering

Mercyinterjection

used in expressions of surprise or fear

Mercy

Mercy (Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, , from merc-, merxi ) is benevolence, forgiveness, and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social, and legal contexts. In the social and legal context, mercy may refer both to compassionate behavior on the part of those in power (e.g.

Charitynoun

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Charitynoun

(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.

Charitynoun

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

Charitynoun

In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

Charitynoun

Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

Charitynoun

Love; universal benevolence; good will.

Charitynoun

Liberality in judging of men and their actions; a disposition which inclines men to put the best construction on the words and actions of others.

Charitynoun

Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

Charitynoun

Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

Charitynoun

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Charitynoun

Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

Charitynoun

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

Charitynoun

a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

Charitynoun

an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

Charitynoun

pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

Charitynoun

an institution set up to provide help to the needy