Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Mercy

• (n.) Forbearance to inflict harm under circumstances of provocation, when one has the power to inflict it; compassionate treatment of an offender or adversary; clemency.
• (n.) Compassionate treatment of the unfortunate and helpless; sometimes, favor, beneficence.
• (n.) Disposition to exercise compassion or favor; pity; compassion; willingness to spare or to help.
• (n.) A blessing regarded as a manifestation of compassion or favor.

Synonyms of Mercy

• Clemency
• Mercifulness
• Mercifulness
• Mercifulness

Antonyms of Mercy

• Mercilessness

Homophones of Mercy