MERCIES Synonyms
15 hypernyms for mercies. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for MERCIES
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| clemency | noun n | |||||
noun • good weather with comfortable temperatures • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice | ||||||
| benevolence | noun n | |||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||
| charity | noun n | |||||
noun • a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals) • a kindly and lenient attitude toward people • an activity or gift that benefits the public at large • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers • an institution set up to provide help to the needy | ||||||
| compassion | noun n | |||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||
| favor | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an act of gracious kindness • an advantage to the benefit of someone or something • an inclination to approve • a feeling of favorable regard • souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party verb • promote over another • consider as the favorite • treat gently or carefully • bestow a privilege upon | ||||||
| forbearance | noun n | |||||
noun • good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence • a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges; refraining from acting | ||||||
| forgiveness | noun n | |||||
noun • compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive • the act of excusing a mistake or offense | ||||||
| grace | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors • (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence • elegance and beauty of movement or expression • a sense of propriety and consideration for others • a disposition to kindness and compassion • a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor • a short prayer of thanks before a meal • (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be beautiful to look at | ||||||
| kindness | noun n | |||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||
| leniency | noun n | |||||
noun • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers | ||||||
| pity | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others • an unfortunate development • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it verb • share the suffering of | ||||||
| mercifulness | noun n | |||||
noun • the feeling that motivates compassion • a disposition to be kind and forgiving • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice | ||||||