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Meaning
Noun
●
Relenting;
forbearance
to cause or
allow
harm
to another.
●
Forgiveness or
compassion
, especially toward those less fortunate.
●
A
tendency
toward
forgiveness
,
pity
, or compassion.
●
Instances of
forbearance
or forgiveness.
●
A
blessing
;
something to
be
thankful
for.
●
A children's
game
in which two
players
stand
opposite
with
hands
grasped
and
twist
each other's
arms
until one
gives
in.
Verb
●
To feel mercy
●
To show
mercy
; to
pardon
or
treat
leniently
because of
mercy
Intj
●
Expressing
surprise
or alarm.
Name
●
A
female
given name
from English.
●
A
surname
from French.
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Origin
mercy
English
merci
Middle English (1100-1500)
merci
Anglo-Norman
mercedem
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Mercilessness
Ruthlessness
Cruelty
Related
Forgiveness
Kindness
Grace
Salvation
Sympathy
Redemption
Discretion
Faith
Wrath
Blessing
God
Gratitude
Dignity
Generosity
Love
Benevolence
Leniency
Blessings
Lord
Sin
Righteousness
Vengeance
Repentance
Heart
Goodness
Glory
Joy
Pity
Justice
Soul
Peace
Revenge
Affection
Behest
Christ
Honor
Respect
Sorrow
Humanity
Allah
Hope
Man
Retribution
Sacrifice
Reverence
Empathy
Conscience
Courage
Charity
Remorse
Jesus
Damnation
Obedience
Gift
Piety
Wisdom
Truth
Divine
Virtue
More
Rhymes
Mercy
Gramercy
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