Mercy Definition & Meaning
mercy
- noun
- leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice; "he threw himself on the mercy of the court"
- a disposition to be kind and forgiving; "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
- the feeling that motivates compassion
- something for which to be thankful; "it was a mercy we got out alive"
- alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed; "distributing food and clothing to the flood victims was an act of mercy"
"Mercy" in song lyrics
See how mercy is used in real songs:
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"Know you not that G, you wasn't cursed, see and unworthy for the mercy"
4th Disciple f/ Killah Priest, Shanghai the Messenger — Devil in Descize -
"Dear Lord, I thank you for your grace and your mercy"
50/50 Twin — Turmoil -
"Lawd have mercy"
Aceyalone f/ Zulu — Push
Words that rhyme with mercy
Usage tips for "mercy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "mercy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for mercy to find words that pair well.