grace vs mercy

grace

noun
  • A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal. 

  • An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor. 

  • Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin. 

  • In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules. 

  • A grace note. 

  • Charming, pleasing qualities. 

  • Elegant movement; balance or poise. 

  • An act or decree of the governing body of an English university. 

verb
  • To supply with heavenly grace. 

  • To dignify or raise by an act of favour; to honour. 

  • To add grace notes, cadenzas, etc., to. 

  • To adorn; to decorate; to embellish and dignify. 

mercy

noun
  • A blessing; something to be thankful for. 

  • Instances of forbearance or forgiveness. 

  • Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate. 

  • Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. 

  • A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion. 

  • A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in. 

verb
  • To feel mercy 

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

intj
  • Expressing surprise or alarm. 

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