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misericordia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mercy noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

Senses

misericordia is used for these senses in English:

  • mercy (uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
  • mercy (uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
  • misericord A medieval dagger, used for the mercy stroke to a wounded foe.

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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