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mercy

/'mɜrsi/

Synonyms of mercy Antonyms of mercy Examples of mercy Usage of mercy Parts of mercy Definition that contains mercy Words sounding like mercy Explanation of mercy

noun
a disposition to be kind and forgiving
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mercifulness

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humaneness
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leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
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"he threw himself on the mercy of the court"

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clemency mercifulness

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leniency lenience
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the feeling that motivates compassion
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mercifulness

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compassion compassionateness
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alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
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"distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"

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succour ministration relief succor
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something for which to be thankful
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"it was a mercy we got out alive"

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blessing boon

Definition that contains mercy

quarter clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent
election the predestination of some individuals as objects of divine mercy (especially as conceived by Calvinists)
ruthless without mercy or pity
merciful showing or giving mercy
forgiving inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
merciless having or showing no mercy
clement (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
lenient characterized by tolerance and mercy
unforgiving unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
pitiless without mercy or pity