Uk English Meaning of mercy

mercy

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Definitions and Meaning of mercy in English

Wordnet

mercy (n)

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

a disposition to be kind and forgiving

the feeling that motivates compassion

something for which to be thankful

alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed

Webster

mercy (n.)

Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.

Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.

Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.

A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

FAQs About the word mercy

mercy

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice, a disposition to be kind and forgiving, the feeling tha

Compassion,empathy,grace,kindness,leniency,mercifulness,sympathy,charity,clemency,forbearance

Barbarity,Brutality,Cruelty,Discipline,mercilessness,punishment,reprisal,payback,retaliation,retribution

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