'mercy' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'mercy' with 14 example sentences.
- mercy noun
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: leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
: a disposition to be kind and forgiving
: the feeling that motivates compassion
: something for which to be thankful
: alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
The poor people were at the mercy of the cruel dictator.
Don't expect any mercy from me.
Peace, mercy and blessings of God be upon you.
People who hurt children do not deserve mercy.
The small boat was at the mercy of the wind.
Have mercy on this poor woman!
Defense lawyers appealed for mercy.
The jury showed no mercy.
Beer sales are at the mercy of the weather.
Farmers are always at the mercy of the weather.
Santa Ana begged for mercy.
I throw myself on the mercy of the court.
Portia tempered justice with mercy.
Flames have no mercy for anyone.