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'mercy' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'mercy' with 14 example sentences.


mercy noun

: 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.
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