Definition of mercy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • mercy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • mercy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • mercy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of mercy


  • a disposition to be kind and forgiving (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mercifulness
  • leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice (noun)

    Examples

    1. he threw himself on the mercy of the court

    Synonyms

    1. clemency
    2. mercifulness
  • the feeling that motivates compassion (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mercifulness
  • alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed (noun)

    Examples

    1. distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy
  • something for which to be thankful (noun)

    Examples

    1. it was a mercy we got out alive

See definition of mercy in Merriam Webster