mercy

Meanings

• noun

  The compassion or the willingness to forgive others their mistakes or shortcomings.

  - "After the argument, she showed great mercy and forgiveness."
  - "The prisoner was granted mercy by the judge."
  - "The act of mercy towards animals is commendable."

• noun

  A state of relief or peace, often following hardship.

  - "The survivors found mercy in the warm embrace of the sun."
  - "The war-torn country finally knew mercy after years of conflict."
  - "He sought mercy in the arms of his loved ones."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝsi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=192266"

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Antonyms

cruelty , mercilessness , ruthlessness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mercy
serenity , reality , benevity

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Variants

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at the mercy of , mercies , mercy , mercy killing , mercy killings , at someone's or something's mercy , have mercy , mission of mercy , of mercy , show no mercy , take mercy on , throw oneself on the mercy of , throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) , throw oneself on the mercy of someone , to the mercy of

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Etymology

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Old French 'merci', from 'mercy', meaning 'compassion, mercy, kindness'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mercy' appears 115 times in the King James Bible.

2. Mercy is considered a virtue in many cultures and philosophies.

3. The term 'mercy killing' refers to the act of ending someone's suffering through euthanasia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compassion: The feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

2. Forgiveness: The act of pardoning someone for a mistake or offense.

3. Grace: Unmerited favor or kindness.

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Culture

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Mercy is a central theme in many religions and philosophies, often depicted as a goddess or personified as an attribute. In literature, mercy is a common motif in stories of redemption and forgiveness. In art, mercy is often portrayed as a compassionate figure offering comfort and relief.

How to Memorize "mercy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a warm, comforting embrace or a compassionate figure offering forgiveness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mercy' with feelings of compassion, forgiveness, and relief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Elderly Cat Yields Sweets' to remember the definition of mercy (M-Mercy, E- Elderly, C-Compassion, Y-Yields, S-Sweets).

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