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Gnade — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clemency noun Mercy or leniency shown toward someone who could rightfully be punished.
  • favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  • grace noun Smooth, elegant movement or manner.
  • indulgence noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
  • mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Senses

Gnade is used for these senses in English:

  • clemency (legal) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
  • favor Goodwill; benevolent regard.
  • 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.
  • indulgence An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification.
  • lovingkindness (uncountable) Kindness or mercy which is based on, or arises from, love; (countable) an act of such kindness or mercy.
  • mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
  • mercy (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
  • mercy (countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.

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.

favor — full definition

  1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
  2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
  3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.

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