Mercy

Quick meaning: Mercy is a noun meaning (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

Meaning

(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
2. (uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
3. (countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
4. (countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.
5. (uncountable) A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.
6. To feel mercy
7. To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Example Sentences

Mercy is one of his many virtues.

She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.

Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.

It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed

Word Forms

• mercies
• mercying
• mercied

Synonyms for mercy

Depending on context, synonyms include ruth, kindness, leniency, quarter, pity, sympathy.

Antonyms for mercy

Common opposites include mercilessness, ruthlessness, cruelty, unmercifulness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mercifulness, clemency, merciful, leniency, compassionate, kindness.

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