Harshness and Mercifulness

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Harshness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Mercifulness is an antonym for harshness.

Nearby Words: harsh, harshly

Mercifulness noun - Kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it.

Usage example: preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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Harshness is an antonym for mercifulness in grace topic.

Nearby Words: merciful, mercifully

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