Definitions

1. noun

compassionate treatment of those who are being punished, and a feeling of forgiveness toward someone who has done something wrong.

“She showed great mercy to the prisoner who had been wrongly accused.”

2. noun

a benevolent attitude or action, especially one that is not expected.

“The crowd’s mercy in the face of the natural disaster was a testament to their generosity.”

3. noun

a feeling of pity or compassion for someone or something.

“The movie’s portrayal of the struggling single mother evoked a sense of mercy in the audience.”

4. verb

to show pity or compassion for someone or something.

“The judge decided to show mercy to the defendant and reduce their sentence.”

5. verb

to forgive or pardon someone or something.

“The king showed mercy to his enemies and granted them amnesty.”

6. noun

a blessing or favor, especially one that is unexpected.

“The couple’s mercy in getting married on short notice was a blessing in disguise.”