Mercy

noun

/ˈmɜːsi/

Word Frequency: 11.9

Definitions

1.nounRelenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

"She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him."

2.nounForgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

"Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can."

3.nounA tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

"Mercy is one of his many virtues."

4.nounInstances of forbearance or forgiveness.

"Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord"

5.nounA blessing; something to be thankful for.

"It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed"

6.verbTo feel mercy

7.verbTo show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

8.interjectionExpressing surprise or alarm.

"Mercy! Look at the state of you!"