Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Mercy.
How to pronounce mercy:
US
Mercy - as a noun
Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Example: "He threw himself on the mercy of the court"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clemencymercifulnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
lenienceleniencyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A disposition to be kind and forgiving
Example: "In those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mercifulnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
humanenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The feeling that motivates compassion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mercifulnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
compassioncompassionatenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something for which to be thankful
Example: "It was a mercy we got out alive"
Alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
Example: "Distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
Mercy - as a verb
To feel mercy
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
Mercy - as an interjection
Expressing surprise or alarm.
Example: "Mercy! look at the state of you!"
Example Sentences
"He begged for mercy but received none."
"The judge showed mercy and sentenced him to community service instead of jail time."
"In war, it's hard to find mercy amidst the chaos."
"The orphan asked the kind lady for mercy and she took him in."
"She fell to her knees and pleaded for God's mercy."
Word Game Points
Is MERCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mercy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MERCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is MERCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mercy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMERCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is MERCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mercy is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMERCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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