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Mercy
/ˈmɜːsi/
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
📖 Definitions of "Mercy"
noun
- 1
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
"She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."
- 2
Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
"Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can."
- 3
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
"Mercy is one of his many virtues."
- 4
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
"Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord"
verb
- 1
To feel mercy
- 2
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
interjection
- 1
Expressing surprise or alarm.
"Mercy! Look at the state of you!"
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