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Mercy
ˈməːsi
Mercy definitions
noun
mercies
mercy
- 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"
leniency lenience clemency compassion grace pity charity forgiveness forbearance quarter humanity humaneness humanitarianism- an event to be grateful for, because it prevents something unpleasant or provides relief from suffering
"his death was in a way a mercy"
- (especially of a journey or mission) performed out of a desire to relieve suffering
"mercy missions to refugees caught up in the fighting"
interjection
- used in expressions of surprise or fear
"‘Mercy me!’ uttered Mrs Diggory"