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The coach showed mercy by giving the player another chance.
What does Mercy mean?
Mercy means choosing kindness instead of harshness.
Dictionary definition
kindness or forgiveness shown when someone could be treated harshly.
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The story's hero chose mercy instead of anger.
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The discussion focused on how mercy can help resolve conflict with kindness.
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What does mercy mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to mercy?
Compassion is close in meaning to mercy.
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Which word or phrase is a contrast for mercy?
Cruelty contrasts with mercy.
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WordMercy.
Partnoun.
MeaningMercy means choosing kindness instead of harshness.
ExampleExample: The coach showed mercy by giving the player another chance.
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- Syllables
- mer · see
- Strongest beat
- mer
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on mer.
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Synonyms
Words like Mercy
compassionCan be used as a similar word for mercy in some contexts.
forgivenessCan be used as a similar word for mercy in some contexts.
leniencyCan be used as a similar word for mercy in some contexts.
Antonyms
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crueltyCan be used as a contrast for mercy in some contexts.
harshnessCan be used as a contrast for mercy in some contexts.
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