The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive officer of a state.
A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
A blessing; something to be thankful for.
Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.
Expressing surprise or alarm.
To feel mercy
To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy