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- Dictionarymercy/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 Opposite
exclamation
- 1. used in expressions of surprise or fear: archaic "‘Mercy me!’ uttered Mrs Diggory"
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Learn the meaning of mercy as kindness or luck in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say mercy in different languages and contexts.
- English (US)
MERCY meaning: 1. kindness that makes you forgive someone,...
- Znaczenie Mercy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
MERCY definicja: 1. kindness that makes you forgive someone,...
- Mercy: German Translation
MERCY translate: die Gnade, das Glück. Learn more in the...
- Mercy: Japanese Translation
MERCY translate: 慈悲, 慈悲（じひ）. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Mercy Turkish Translation
MERCY translate: merhamet, insaf, acıma, merhamet, şans,...
- Mercy: Russian Translation
MERCY translate: милосердие . Learn more in the Cambridge...
- English (US)
Mercy is a noun that means compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power. It can also mean a blessing, a fortunate circumstance, or kindness shown to victims of misfortune.
Learn the meaning of mercy as kindness or forgiveness shown to someone in a position of power, or as something lucky or fortunate. See how to use mercy in sentences and how to say it in different languages.
Mercy definition: compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence. See examples of MERCY used in a sentence.
If you have mercy on someone, you let them off the hook or are kind to them somehow. This is a quality that has to do with compassion, forgiveness, and leniency. If convicted of a crime, you might plead for the judge's mercy, meaning a lesser punishment.
Learn the meaning of mercy as a noun, adjective, and interjection, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Find out how mercy relates to compassion, pity, forgiveness, and blessing.
Learn the meaning of mercy as a noun and an interjection, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for mercy.
