Mercy

Language: English
Pronunciation: mercy
Part of Speech: noun

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Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

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"leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice"
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"a disposition to be kind and forgiving"
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"the feeling that motivates compassion"
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"something for which to be thankful"
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"alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed"
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