Word: mercy
Phonetic:
/ˈmɜːsi/
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Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. Example: She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.
Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate. Example: Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion. Example: Mercy is one of his many virtues.
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness. Example: Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord
A blessing; something to be thankful for. Example: It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed
To feel mercy
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
Expressing surprise or alarm. Example: Mercy! Look at the state of you!
You can find a list of possible crossword clues for MERCY below.