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01
compassion shown toward someone who could be punished, especially by a person or authority responsible for justice
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The judge showed mercy and reduced the sentence.
The officer granted mercy to the first-time offender.
02
an inclination to show kindness or forgiveness toward others
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She treated everyone with mercy, even her rivals.
His mercy toward mistakes made him a respected teacher.
03
barmhartigheid, mededogen
a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune
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Mercy stirred in her heart as she watched the child shiver in the cold.
Barmhartigheid ontwaakte in haar hart terwijl ze het kind in de kou zag rillen.
He was moved by mercy and offered food to the hungry stranger.
Hij werd geraakt door barmhartigheid en bood voedsel aan aan de hongerige vreemdeling.
04
the act of relieving suffering or distress
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The volunteers brought mercy to the disaster victims.
The organization provides mercy to the homeless daily.
05
a blessing, favor, or fortunate circumstance for which one feels gratitude
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It was a mercy that the storm passed without causing damage.
Finding shelter in time was a mercy during the blizzard.
Lexicale Boom
merciful
merciless
mercy
