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- DictionaryMer·cy/ˈmərsē/
noun
- 1. compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm: "the boy was screaming and begging for mercy"
exclamation
- 1. used in expressions of surprise or fear: archaic "“Mercy me!” uttered Mrs. Garfield"
kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over: She appealed to the judge to have mercy on her husband. The prisoners pleaded for mercy. The gunmen showed no mercy, killing innocent men and women. be at the mercy of someone/something.
Definitions of mercy. noun. a disposition to be kind and forgiving. synonyms: mercifulness. see more. noun. the feeling that motivates compassion. synonyms: mercifulness. see more. noun. something for which to be thankful. “it was a mercy we got out alive” see more. noun. alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed.
Definition. "Mercy" can be defined as "compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power"; and also "a blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion." [2] ". To be at someone's mercy" indicates a person being "without defense against someone." [3]
[countable, usually singular] (informal) an event or a situation to be grateful for, usually because it stops something unpleasant. It is a mercy (that)… It's a mercy she wasn't seriously hurt. His death was a mercy (= because he was in great pain). see also merciful, merciless. Word Origin. Idioms. at the mercy of somebody/something.
1 day ago · 1. a refraining from harming or punishing offenders, enemies, persons in one's power, etc.; kindness in excess of what may be expected or demanded by fairness; forbearance and compassion. 2. imprisonment rather than the death penalty imposed on those found guilty of capital crimes. 3.
1. compassionate treatment of or attitude towards an offender, adversary, etc, who is in one's power or care; clemency; pity. 2. the power to show mercy: to throw oneself on someone's mercy. 3. a relieving or welcome occurrence or state of affairs: his death was a mercy after weeks of pain. 4. at the mercy of in the power of.
mercy | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. Definition of mercy – Learner’s Dictionary. mercy. noun [ U ] uk / ˈmɜːsi / us. kindness that makes you forgive someone, usually someone that you have authority over: The prisoners pleaded for mercy. The judge showed no mercy. Want to learn more?
