Mercy
01
compassion shown toward someone who could be punished, especially by a person or authority responsible for justice
Exempel
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
Exempel
She treated everyone with mercy, even her rivals.
His mercy toward mistakes made him a respected teacher.
03
barmhärtighet, medkänsla
a deep emotional response that inspires one to act with kindness or empathy toward another's misfortune
Exempel
Mercy stirred in her heart as she watched the child shiver in the cold.
Barmhärtighet rörde sig i hennes hjärta när hon såg barnet skaka av kyla.
He was moved by mercy and offered food to the hungry stranger.
Han blev rörd av barmhärtighet och erbjöd mat till den hungrige främlingen.
04
the act of relieving suffering or distress
Exempel
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
Exempel
It was a mercy that the storm passed without causing damage.
Finding shelter in time was a mercy during the blizzard.
Lexikalt Träd
merciful
merciless
mercy
