Mercies
Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrsiː/
Mercies (noun)
- Choosing to forgive someone instead of punishing them.
- Showing compassion or kindness to someone in a difficult situation.
- A lucky or unexpected good event.
Examples
- She showed mercy to the struggling student.
- The judge granted mercy to the offender.
Common collocations: show mercy, act of mercy, beg for mercy, grant mercy, offer mercy