Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Mercies.
Mercies - as a noun
Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Example: "He threw himself on the mercy of the court"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clemency17mercifulness19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lenience10leniency13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A disposition to be kind and forgiving
Example: "In those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mercifulness19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
humaneness15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The feeling that motivates compassion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mercifulness19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compassion16compassionatenessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something for which to be thankful
Example: "It was a mercy we got out alive"
Alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
Example: "Distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
Example Sentences
"She prayed for God's mercies throughout her difficult journey."
"The orphanage was built to provide mercies for abandoned children."
"They appealed for the judge's mercies in sentencing their loved one."
"The war-torn country was in desperate need of foreign mercies."
"He showed mercies by forgiving his friend's betrayal."
Word Game Points
Is MERCIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mercies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MERCIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is MERCIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mercies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMERCIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is MERCIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mercies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMERCIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
