mercy
Pronunciation: [ˈmɜrsi]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
She showed mercy to the lost puppy by taking it home and caring for it.
Example
He was very strict and didn’t believe in showing mercy to those who made mistakes.
Example
Can you think of a time when someone showed mercy to you?
Context: "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.
Example
The judge showed mercy by giving the young offender a second chance instead of a harsh sentence.
Example
He felt there was no mercy in the punishment he received for being late.
Example
What does it mean to ask for mercy in difficult situations?
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