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Meaning of mercy
noun
- Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. Example: She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.
- Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate. Example: Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.
- A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion. Example: Mercy is one of his many virtues.
- Instances of forbearance or forgiveness. Example: Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord
- A blessing; something to be thankful for. Example: It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed
verb
- To feel mercy
- To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
interjection
- Expressing surprise or alarm. Example: Mercy! Look at the state of you!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.