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Meaning of
mercy
in English
mercy
us
//ˈmɜːr.si//
uk
//ˈmɜːsi//
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Plural
mercies
Definitions
Noun
feeling
pity
;
forgiving
those
in
need
showing
lenience
;
refraining
from
harm
a
tendency
to
forgive
;
show
compassion
The
charity
worker
showed
mercy
to
the
homeless
man
and
gave
him
food
.
instances
of
forgiveness
or
pardon
The
judge
granted
mercy
to
the
defendant
due
to
his
honest
confession
.
a
welcome
relief
(
or
blessing
);
something
to
appreciate
The
cool
breeze
on
a
hot
summer
day
is
a
mercy
.
Compounds / Phrases
mercy-killing
mercy seat