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Mercy

noun
/ˈmɜːrsi/

Meaning

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish

Example Sentences

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

Synonyms

compassion, forgiveness, clemency, kindness, leniency

Antonyms

cruelty, harshness, severity, ruthlessness, vengeance

Collocations

show mercy, beg for mercy, mercy killing, without mercy

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