genade — meaning in English

English meaning

• clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
• grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
• mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Senses

genade is used for these senses in English:

• clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
• grace (uncountable, theology) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.
• mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
• mercy (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

clemency — full definition

1. noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
2. noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.

grace — full definition

1. noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
2. noun A short prayer of thanks said before or after a meal.
3. noun A short extra period of time allowed before a deadline or obligation takes effect.
4. noun Unearned kindness or favor, especially divine mercy in religious contexts.
5. verb To add elegance or honor to something by one's presence or by decorating it.

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