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noun (mercies, -)
- (uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another
- She took on him and quit embarassing him.
- (uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate
- Have on the poor and assist them if you can.
- (uncountable) a tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion
- Mercy is one of his many virtues.
- (countable) Instances of forebearance or forgiveness.
- Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord
Translations: - Dutch: Genade
- German: Gnade
Etymology: , from merci.
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