Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
mercy
IPA pronunciation: /ˈmɜːsi/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
милосердие, пощада
English definition
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone who is in your power.
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave a lighter sentence.
Collocations
- show mercy
- mercy killing
- at the mercy of
- beg for mercy
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