Mercy Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Mercy

Meaning 1 : a disposition to be kind and forgiving

    Synonyms : mercifulness
Meaning 2 : leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

    Example : he threw himself on the mercy of the court

    Synonyms : clemency,  mercifulness
Meaning 3 : the feeling that motivates compassion

    Synonyms : mercifulness
Meaning 4 : alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed

    Example : distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy

Meaning 5 : something for which to be thankful

    Example : it was a mercy we got out alive