Mercifulness Definition
mercifulness
- noun
- the feeling that motivates compassion
- a disposition to be kind and forgiving; "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
- leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
Words that rhyme with mercifulness
Usage tips for "mercifulness"
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