mercies

noun

1. 1

   Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

   “She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”

2. 2

   Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

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

3. 3

   A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

   “Mercy is one of his many virtues.”

4. 4

   Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

   “Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord”

5. 5

   A blessing; something to be thankful for.

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