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mercies Definition and Meaning in English (mercies definition)

noun
Synonyms:compassionclemencyleniency
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Mercies definition: Mercy is the compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.

Definitions of Mercies

  1. 1noun

    Mercy is the compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.

Example Sentences

“The judge showed mercy to the young offender.”

“They pleaded for mercy, but their pleas were ignored.”

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nounmercy
adjectivemerciful
adverbmercifully

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Mercies definition: Mercy is the compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
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'Mercies' translates to 'mercies' in English. Mercies definition: Mercy is the compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
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