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   mercy

   /ˈməːsi/

   noun

   • 1. compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm: "the boy was screaming and begging for mercy" Similar leniencylenienceclemencycompassiongracepitycharityforgivenessforbearancequarterhumanityhumanenesshumanitarianismmildnesssoft-heartednesstender-heartednesskindnesssympathyliberalityindulgencetolerancegenerositymagnanimitybeneficenceOpposite ruthlessnesscrueltyinhumanity
   • ▪ an event to be grateful for, because it prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering: "his death was in a way a mercy" Similar blessinggodsendboonfavourpiece/stroke of luck
   • ▪ (especially of a journey or mission) performed out of a desire to relieve suffering: "mercy missions to refugees caught up in the fighting"

   exclamation

   • 1. used in expressions of surprise or fear: archaic "‘Mercy me!’ uttered Mrs Diggory"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French merci ‘pity’ or ‘thanks’, from Latin merces, merced- ‘reward’, in Christian Latin ‘pity, favour, heavenly reward’.

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   • Some common synonyms of mercy are charity, clemency, grace, and leniency. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion,...
   • While the synonyms charity and mercy are close in meaning, charity stresses benevolence and goodwill shown in broad understanding and tolerance of...
   • The words clemency and mercy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the...
   • The synonyms grace and mercy are sometimes interchangeable, but grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessio...
   • The words leniency and mercy can be used in similar contexts, but leniency implies lack of severity in punishing. // criticized the courts for exce...

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   • And thou hast delivered me, according to the multitude of the mercy of thy name, from them that did roar, prepared to devour. On this page you'll find 67 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to mercy, such as: benevolence, blessing, charity, clemency, forgiveness, and generosity.

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   • Some common synonyms of mercy are charity, clemency, grace, and leniency. While all these words mean "a disposition to show kindness or compassion," mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it.

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   What does at the mercy of mean?

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   • The words clemency and mercy are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, clemency implies a mild or merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of punishing. When is it sensible to use grace instead of mercy?

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