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mercifulness

/'m/[@]/rs/I/f/@/ln/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the feeling that motivates compassion

    noun.feeling

    Synonyms mercy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a disposition to be kind and forgiving

    noun.attribute

    Examples
    In those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband.
    Antonyms mercilessness unmercifulness

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

    noun.act

    Synonyms clemency mercy

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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