mercy

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Synonyms: merry, merck, merc, percy, merce, mercs, merey, bercy, merci, marcy, merch

Antonyms: merry, merck, merc, percy, merce, mercs, merey, bercy, merci, marcy, merch

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} {{U|relenting}}; [[forbearance]] to [[cause]] or [[allow]] [[harm]] to another.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} {{U|forgiveness}} or [[compassion]], especially toward those [[less]] [[fortunate]].
3. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[tendency]] toward [[forgiveness]], [[pity]], or [[compassion]].
4. {{lb|en|countable}} Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
5. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[blessing]]; something to be [[thankful]] for.
6. {{lb|en|uncountable}} A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.

Verb

1. To feel mercy
2. To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Interjection

1. {{non-gloss|Expressing [[surprise]] or [[alarm]].}}

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