Definitions

1. noun

compassion or kindness shown especially to an enemy or a person in great need

“She begged for mercy as she stood before the judge.”

2. noun

a virtue or quality of being compassionate

“She was known for her mercy and her willingness to help those in need.”

3. verb

to show compassion or kindness to someone

“The judge chose to show mercy to the defendant and reduced the sentence.”

4. noun

a favorable or lenient judgment or decision

“The mercy of the court was a surprise to everyone in the courtroom.”

5. noun

a thing that is done to show kindness or compassion

“Her mercy towards the animal in distress touched the hearts of everyone who saw it.”