Nachsichtigkeit — meaning in English
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English meaning
- 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
Nachsichtigkeit is used for these senses in English:
- indulgence The act of indulging.
- mercy (uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
indulgence — full definition
- noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
- noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
- noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.
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.
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