mercy

noun

mer·cy ˈmər-sē How to pronounce mercy (audio)

plural mercies

: compassion or forbearance (see forbearance sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power

also : lenient or compassionate treatment

begged for mercy

: imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder

: a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion

May God have mercy on us.

: a fortunate circumstance

it was a mercy they found her before she froze

: compassionate treatment of those in distress

works of mercy among the poor

mercy adjective

Example Sentences

He is a vicious criminal who deserves no mercy. She fell to her knees and asked for mercy. They came on a mission of mercy to provide food and medical care for starving children. It's a mercy that the building was empty when the fire started. Thank heaven for small mercies.

Recent Examples on the Web Sand bubbler crabs dip above and below the surface, leaving their intricate designs at the mercy of high tide and flip-flops.

Lily Radziemski, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 All of Aviv’s subjects, herself included, live at the mercy of social and medical constructions, and yet strive to shape and reshape their irreducible, protean selves.

Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Jackson’s mother, Nancy Rhodes, urged the judge to have mercy on her son.

oregonlive, 25 July 2022 The state’s second highest court batted down a legal challenge from two district attorneys and the families of four crime victims, who argued the governor’s acts of mercy were procedurally flawed and therefore unlawful.

oregonlive, 10 Aug. 2022 There is an argument to be made, though, that the loss of the money owed is a minimal price in the context of the profit that has been made, and that there is justice to this form of mercy.

Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 27 July 2022 There is an argument to be made, though, that the loss of the money owed is a minimal price in the context of the profit that has been made, and that there is justice to this form of mercy.

New York Times, 27 July 2022 Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy.

Terry Spencer, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy.

CBS News, 18 July 2022 See More

Kids Definition

mercy

noun

mer·cy ˈmər-sē How to pronounce mercy (audio)

plural mercies

: kind and forgiving treatment of someone (as a wrongdoer or an opponent)

The prisoners were shown mercy.

: kindness or help given to an unfortunate person

an act of mercy

: a kind sympathetic disposition : willingness to forgive, spare, or help

"There is not a scrap of pity or mercy in your heart …"

Brian Jacques, Redwall

: a blessing as an act of divine love

the mercies of God

: a fortunate happening

It's a mercy that we arrived in time.

单词	mercies
释义	mercy noun mer·cy ˈmər-sē plural mercies 1 a : compassion or forbearance (see forbearance sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power also : lenient or compassionate treatment begged for mercy b : imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder 2 a : a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion May God have mercy on us. b : a fortunate circumstance it was a mercy they found her before she froze 3 : compassionate treatment of those in distress works of mercy among the poor mercy adjective Phrases at the mercy of : wholly in the power of : with no way to protect oneself against Synonyms charity clemency forbearance lenience leniency lenity mercifulness quarter See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He is a vicious criminal who deserves no mercy. She fell to her knees and asked for mercy. They came on a mission of mercy to provide food and medical care for starving children. It's a mercy that the building was empty when the fire started. Thank heaven for small mercies. Recent Examples on the Web Sand bubbler crabs dip above and below the surface, leaving their intricate designs at the mercy of high tide and flip-flops. Lily Radziemski, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 All of Aviv’s subjects, herself included, live at the mercy of social and medical constructions, and yet strive to shape and reshape their irreducible, protean selves. Jordan Kisner, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2022 Jackson’s mother, Nancy Rhodes, urged the judge to have mercy on her son. oregonlive, 25 July 2022 The state’s second highest court batted down a legal challenge from two district attorneys and the families of four crime victims, who argued the governor’s acts of mercy were procedurally flawed and therefore unlawful. oregonlive, 10 Aug. 2022 There is an argument to be made, though, that the loss of the money owed is a minimal price in the context of the profit that has been made, and that there is justice to this form of mercy. Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 27 July 2022 There is an argument to be made, though, that the loss of the money owed is a minimal price in the context of the profit that has been made, and that there is justice to this form of mercy. New York Times, 27 July 2022 Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy. Terry Spencer, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 Regardless of the evidence, any juror can vote for life in prison out of mercy. CBS News, 18 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French merci, from Medieval Latin merced-, merces, from Latin, price paid, wages, from merc-, merx merchandise First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing mercy at someone's or something's mercy have mercy have mercy/pity mercy killing mission of mercy of mercy throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) take mercy on to the mercy of show no mercy at the mercy of See More at someone's or something's mercy have mercy have mercy/pity mercy killing mission of mercy of mercy throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) take mercy on to the mercy of show no mercy at the mercy of See More Kids Definition mercy noun mer·cy ˈmər-sē plural mercies 1 : kind and forgiving treatment of someone (as a wrongdoer or an opponent) The prisoners were shown mercy. 2 : kindness or help given to an unfortunate person an act of mercy 3 : a kind sympathetic disposition : willingness to forgive, spare, or help "There is not a scrap of pity or mercy in your heart …" Brian Jacques, Redwall 4 : a blessing as an act of divine love the mercies of God 5 : a fortunate happening It's a mercy that we arrived in time. mercies noun plural of mercy as in services an act of kind assistance did a mercy for the stranded motorist and was richly rewarded Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance services graces benevolences privileges courtesies indulgences dispensations blessings boons favors benefits advantages turns waivers liberties godsends mannas licenses licences Antonyms & Near Antonyms obstacles impediments interferences hindrances hurdles
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mercy

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