mercy vs blessing
blessing vs mercymercy and blessing both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mercy | Yes | No | No | No |
| blessing | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
blessing is a hypernym of
mercy; that is, blessing is a
word with a broader meaning than mercy:
- mercy: something for which to be thankful
- blessing: a desirable state
Other hypernyms of mercy include
boon.
| mercy (noun) | blessing (noun) |
|---|---|
| leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice | the act of praying for divine protection |
| alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed | the formal act of approving |
| a disposition to be kind and forgiving | a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection |
| the feeling that motivates compassion | a short prayer of thanks before a meal |
| something for which to be thankful | a desirable state |
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