Mercifulness — synonyms, mercifulness antonyms, definition
1. mercifulness (Noun)
2 synonyms
clemency mercy
1 antonym
mercilessness
3 definitions
mercifulness (Noun) — The feeling that motivates compassion.
mercifulness (Noun) — A disposition to be kind and forgiving.
ex. "in those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
mercifulness (Noun) — Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice.
5 types of
compassion compassionateness humaneness lenience leniency
17 types
amnesty commutation compassion forgiveness forgivingness free pardon kindness lenience leniency lenity mildness pardon pity quarter re-sentencing reprieve respite