MERCIES Synonyms

• disposition to do good

• an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

• an act intending or showing kindness and good will

• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

• a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

• an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

• pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

• an institution set up to provide help to the needy

• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

• an act of gracious kindness

• an advantage to the benefit of someone or something

• an inclination to approve

• a feeling of favorable regard

• souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

• promote over another

• consider as the favorite

• treat gently or carefully

• bestow a privilege upon

• good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

• a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting

• compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

• the act of excusing a mistake or offense

• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

• (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

• elegance and beauty of movement or expression

• a sense of propriety and consideration for others

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

• a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be beautiful to look at

• the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

• tendency to be kind and forgiving

• a kind act

• mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

• a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

• an unfortunate development

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

• share the suffering of

• the feeling that motivates compassion

• a disposition to be kind and forgiving

• leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice