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