mercy

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Learn the meaning of mercy with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

mercy

(noun)

Meaning

compassion shown towards offenders

Example

"The judge showed mercy to the defendant by giving a lighter sentence."

Synonyms

compassionclemencyforgiveness

Antonyms

crueltypunishment

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'mercedem', meaning reward or kindness.
Related word forms
  • noun: mercifulness
  • adjective: merciful

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