Definition of Mercy
Mercy
Mer·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Compassionate treatment or forgiveness shown to someone
e.g. The judge showed mercy and reduced the defendant's sentence.
(noun)
a fortunate situation or circumstance;
e.g. It was a mercy that the man stopped the kid from crossing the road as the car skidded down the icy road.
(noun)
lenient or compassionate treatment of someone in distress;
e.g. During the holiday season we always hear about works of mercy among the poor and helpless.
(interjection)
an expression of surprise or fear;
e.g. "Mercy me! You almost gave me a heart-attack with the hideous costume!"
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