pitié — meaning in English
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English meaning
- clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
- pity noun A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
- please verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
Senses
pitié is used for these senses in English:
- clemency The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
- mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
- pity (uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
- please An expression of annoyance, impatience, or exasperation.
clemency — full definition
- noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
- noun An official act reducing or cancelling a legal punishment, such as a pardon.
mercy — full definition
- noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
- noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
- intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.