MERCY

/ˈmɜːsi/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. noun leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice. — synonyms: clemency, mercifulness
  2. noun a disposition to be kind and forgiving. — synonyms: mercifulness
  3. noun the feeling that motivates compassion. — synonyms: mercifulness
  4. noun something for which to be thankful.
  5. noun alleviation of distress.

Examples

  • “She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”
  • “Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.”
  • “Mercy is one of his many virtues.”

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