Meaning of 'mercy'

Find the meaning of the word ‘mercy’

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Meaning of ‘mercy’

5 definitions found.

mercy

noun

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

Example: "They threw themselves on the mercy of the court."

Synonyms: clemency

noun

alleviation of distress

noun

a disposition to be kind and forgiving

Synonyms: mercifulness

noun

the feeling that motivates compassion

Synonyms: mercifulness

noun

something for which to be thankful

Example: "it was a mercy we got out alive"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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