mercy🔊

Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

A blessing; something to be thankful for.

A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.

To feel mercy

To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

(Expressing surprise or alarm.)