Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

“She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”

Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

“Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.”

A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

“Mercy is one of his many virtues.”

To feel mercy

To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Expressing surprise or alarm.

“Mercy! Look at the state of you!”