English / word
mercy
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm; Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
In context
01
The defeated soldiers pleaded for mercy.
02
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
Synonyms
compassion,kindness,clemency
Antonyms
cruelty,severity,harshness
Collocations
show mercy,beg for mercy,plead for mercy