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mercy
noun(mer-cy)
a disposition to be kind and forgiving
Synonyms: mercifulness,
mercy
noun(mer-cy)
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Synonyms: clemency, mercifulness,
Examples:
He threw himself on the mercy of the court.
mercy
noun(mer-cy)
the feeling that motivates compassion
Synonyms: mercifulness,
mercy
noun(mer-cy)
alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
Examples:
Distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy.
mercy
noun(mer-cy)
something for which to be thankful
Examples:
It was a mercy we got out alive.

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