mercy
Pronunciación: [ˈmɜrsi]
Palabra
Contexto: «relationship»
(noun) a feeling of kindness and compassion towards others, especially those who are suffering or in need. It means being gentle and forgiving instead of being harsh or punishing.
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She showed mercy to the lost puppy by taking it home and caring for it.
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He was very strict and didn’t believe in showing mercy to those who made mistakes.
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Can you think of a time when someone showed mercy to you?
Contexto: «justice»
(noun) the act of forgiving someone or allowing them to go free from punishment. This happens when someone chooses to not punish someone who has done something wrong.
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The judge showed mercy by giving the young offender a second chance instead of a harsh sentence.
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He felt there was no mercy in the punishment he received for being late.
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What does it mean to ask for mercy in difficult situations?
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