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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

  1. noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
  2. noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
  3. noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.

mercy — full definition

  1. noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
  2. noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
  3. intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.

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