Mercies

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrsiː/

Mercies (noun)

  1. Choosing to forgive someone instead of punishing them.
  2. Showing compassion or kindness to someone in a difficult situation.
  3. 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