What is another word for mercy?
74 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ m_ˈɜː_s_ɪ], [ mˈɜːsɪ], [ mˈɜːsɪ], [ n_ˌɒ_n_dʒ_ʌ_dʒ_m_ˈɛ_n_t_əl], [ nˌɒnd͡ʒʌd͡ʒmˈɛntə͡l], [ nˌɒndʒʌdʒmˈɛntəl]Table of Contents
Similar words for mercy:- absolution (noun)
- act (noun)
- benevolence (noun)
- charity (noun)
- clemency (noun)
- consideration (noun)
- forgiveness (noun)
- goodness (noun)
- humanity (noun)
- pardon (noun)
- pity (noun)
- quarter (noun)
- relief (noun)
- ruth (noun)
- sanctity (noun)
- tolerance (noun)
- other synonyms
- forbearance
Definition for Mercy:
- Disposition to pity and forgive or spare; an act of mercy or kindness; good will; clemency; compassion. Sisters of Mercy, ladies bound in religious community, and consecrated to works of mercy.
Synonyms for Mercy:
n.
•absolution (noun) •act (noun) •benevolence (noun) •charity (noun) •clemency (noun)- soft heartednesses,
- lifesavers,
- soft heartedness,
- softheartednesses,
- sufferances,
- soft-heartednesses.
- comfort,
- assuagement,
- alleviation,
- relief,
- consolation,
- appeasement,
- cure,
- aid,
- remedy,
- solace,
- respite,
- help,
- easement.
Other synonyms:
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- tolerance.
Paraphrases for Mercy:
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, singular
clemency, Misericordia.
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Noun, singular or mass
clemency.
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Proper noun, singular
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Forward Entailment
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Reverse Entailment
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Proper noun, singular
leniency.
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Noun, singular or mass
forgiveness, leniency.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Adjective
pathetic.
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Noun, singular or mass
cheers, arbitrariness, indulgence, kindness, goodness, piety, compassionate, despotism, grace, whim, discretion.
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Adjective
Antonyms for Mercy:
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n.
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kindness, compassion
intolerance, disfavor, disapproval, unkindness, malevolence, disdain, meanness, cruelty, ill will, uncompassion, bad fortune, selfishness, mercilessness.
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Other antonyms:
hardness, discipline, antipathy, castigation, hatefulness, enmity, coldheartedness, abhorrence, truculence, hatred, harshness, detestation, abomination, indifference, antagonism, Implacability, gall, venom, coarseness, invidiousness, scolding, penalty, obstacle, bile, coldness, spleen, spitefulness, jealousy, hindrance, justice, loathing, pique, malice, severity, hate, rigor, impediment, hostility, chastisement, roughness, unconcern, grudge, cattiness, sternness, malignancy, rancor, punishment, hurdle, vitriol, wantonness, interference, vindictiveness, resentment, disinterest, bitterness, animosity, execration, maliciousness, jaundice, uncharitableness, pitilessness, virulence, violence, dislike, spite, malignity, nastiness, ruthlessness, callousness.
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kindness, compassion
Mercy Sentence Examples:
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Mr. Parker asked me to take him to Mercy Hospital.
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Heaven have mercy on us, the child is out of her mind!
Homophones for Mercy:
- marquee, mirage, memory access, maroc, marches, marrakech, march 2, myrica, maraca, mayoress, myrrhis, Mauriac, marasca, manor house, march 25, murky, myricaceae, marrakesh, maharajah, margosa, memory cache, menorrhagia, monarchic, mores, moraceae, morceau, marge, marquess, morose, memorize, morris, maraco, morus, maurois, mars, mariachi, marriage, mergus, monarchy, marsh gas, morgue, march, murk, marks, marrow squash, marceau, marc, moraceous, merge, marcuse, minor key, marquis, mors, mark, memorise, marche, minors, marque, manners, monarch, marsh hawk, marx, march 17, myrcia, minor axis, marruecos, maharaja, markka, mirky, morocco, margay, mrs, marshy, marsh, moorish, moorcock, morass, maracay, morrigu, man-on-a-horse, march 19, moresque, morse, Mrs., mirish, marquise, merckx, menarche, moorage.
Hypernym for Mercy:
n.
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act
free pardon, amnesty, quarter, pardon, reprieve, respite, re-sentencing, commutation.
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act