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merciful in Latin

merciful in Latin is misericors — merciful means showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

merciful in Latin

misericors
adj
Showing mercy.

What does "merciful" mean?

  1. adj Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
    "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence."
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merciful in a sentence

  • The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence.
  • It was a merciful death after months of suffering.

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What is "merciful" in Latin?

"merciful" in Latin is misericors. merciful means: Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

How do you use "merciful" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence." In Latin, "merciful" is misericors.

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