mercify

/ˈmɜːsɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to show mercy or leniency

“The judge chose to mercify the prisoner, reducing their sentence.”

2. noun

an act of showing mercy or leniency

“The mercify of the prisoner was widely praised by the public.”

Synonyms

  • forgive
  • pardon

Antonyms

  • condemn
  • punish