Zoeken
Selecteer de woordenboektaal
01
compassion shown toward someone who could be punished, especially by a person or authority responsible for justice
Voorbeelden
The prisoner 's life was spared by an act of mercy.
02
an inclination to show kindness or forgiveness toward others
Voorbeelden
Parents often act with mercy when children misbehave.
03
barmhartigheid, mededogen
a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune
Voorbeelden
Mercy overcame her anger, and she chose to comfort rather than condemn.
De barmhartigheid overwon haar woede, en zij koos ervoor te troosten in plaats van te veroordelen.
04
the act of relieving suffering or distress
Voorbeelden
Relief efforts were acts of mercy during the famine.
05
a blessing, favor, or fortunate circumstance for which one feels gratitude
Voorbeelden
The doctor 's swift action was a true mercy.
Lexicale Boom
merciful
merciless
mercy
