Mercy
noun
Kindness shown to someone when they are being punished.
He begged the judge for mercy.
Often appears as...
- beg for mercy
- show mercy
noun
A chance or forgiveness given to someone instead of punishment.
The prisoners of war were at the mercy of their captors.
Often appears as...
- no mercy
- cry for mercy
interjection
An expression of surprise or fear.
Mercy! That was a close one.
Often appears as...
- mercy me
- mercy sakes
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A special blessing given by God.
It's a mercy we arrived safe and sound.
Often appears as...
- divine mercy
- act of mercy
Usage tips
Religious
noun
Kindness shown to someone when they are being punished.
He begged the judge for mercy.
Often appears as...
- beg for mercy
- show mercy
noun
A chance or forgiveness given to someone instead of punishment.
The prisoners of war were at the mercy of their captors.
Often appears as...
- no mercy
- cry for mercy
interjection
An expression of surprise or fear.
Mercy! That was a close one.
Often appears as...
- mercy me
- mercy sakes
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A special blessing given by God.
It's a mercy we arrived safe and sound.
Often appears as...
- divine mercy
- act of mercy
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Dependent
Often used when someone in power shows kindness to someone being punished.
The king had mercy on the rebellious knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Obligatory
'Mercy' implies a choice to be kind when harshness could be justified.
Despite our rivalry, she showed me mercy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Appeal
Pleading for mercy often displays vulnerability or desperation.
He dropped to his knees and begged for mercy.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Dependent
Often used when someone in power shows kindness to someone being punished.
The king had mercy on the rebellious knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Obligatory
'Mercy' implies a choice to be kind when harshness could be justified.
Despite our rivalry, she showed me mercy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Appeal
Pleading for mercy often displays vulnerability or desperation.
He dropped to his knees and begged for mercy.
Pro Tip 1/3Authority Dependent
Often used when someone in power shows kindness to someone being punished.
The king had mercy on the rebellious knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Obligatory
'Mercy' implies a choice to be kind when harshness could be justified.
Despite our rivalry, she showed me mercy.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Appeal
Pleading for mercy often displays vulnerability or desperation.
He dropped to his knees and begged for mercy.
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The five major world...
when he began his public career as the living word of God. Less interested in religiousness than in justice and mercy, Jesus healed the sick in order to draw crowds and then taught them about his heavenly father -- affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table
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Don't fear superintellige...
If I want to create an artificially intelligent legal assistant, I will teach it some corpus of law but at the same time I am fusing with it the sense of mercy and justice that is part of that law. In scientific terms, this is what we call ground truth, and here's the important
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The twins who tricked...
and began killing the lords one by one. As the surviving lords realized who stood before them and that no resurrection was forthcoming, they begged for mercy, and the twins spoke their curse. Henceforth, the lords would have no sacrifices and no power over the surface world.
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The Messiah Before...
as raise us up he will raise us up is a common ancient Hebrew phrase meaning God's mercy will be granted to all people if this translation is accurate the jeselsohn stone is an interesting find but not a revolutionary artifact
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The future of money PIPE...
In a digital world, money can reach much farther and is much faster, but we're at the mercy of these gatekeeper institutions. Money only moves at the speed of banks. We're about to enter a new phase of money.
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Titan of terror: the...
at the mercy of unfathomable forces. But perhaps the greatest power these creatures had was their appeal to Lovecraft’s contemporaries. During his lifetime, Lovecraft corresponded with other writers,
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Ants Ingenious Survival...
as the water level rises further the raft detaches from its moorings it is now at the mercy of the wind and water some of the workers paddle with her front legs giving the elements a helping
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Arctic Wolf Hunts Baby...
last a lifetime forever chasing the seasonal growth of the grass on which they depend like all grassland creatures they are at the mercy of these unpredictable but ultimately bountiful
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You aren't at the mercy...
You are not at the mercy of mythical emotion circuits which are buried deep inside some ancient part of your brain. You have more control over your emotions than you think you do.
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Fluffy Chicks are Blown...
the mercy of the forces of nature grey-headed albatrosses are one of the world's most endangered seabirds they inhabit the stormy southern ocean that
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The five major world...
when he began his public career as the living word of God. Less interested in religiousness than in justice and mercy, Jesus healed the sick in order to draw crowds and then taught them about his heavenly father -- affectionate, forgiving, and attentive. Then, he would invite everyone to a common table
Video examples
Don't fear superintellige...
If I want to create an artificially intelligent legal assistant, I will teach it some corpus of law but at the same time I am fusing with it the sense of mercy and justice that is part of that law. In scientific terms, this is what we call ground truth, and here's the important
Video examples
The twins who tricked...
and began killing the lords one by one. As the surviving lords realized who stood before them and that no resurrection was forthcoming, they begged for mercy, and the twins spoke their curse. Henceforth, the lords would have no sacrifices and no power over the surface world.
Video examples
The Messiah Before...
as raise us up he will raise us up is a common ancient Hebrew phrase meaning God's mercy will be granted to all people if this translation is accurate the jeselsohn stone is an interesting find but not a revolutionary artifact
Video examples
The future of money PIPE...
In a digital world, money can reach much farther and is much faster, but we're at the mercy of these gatekeeper institutions. Money only moves at the speed of banks. We're about to enter a new phase of money.
Video examples
Titan of terror: the...
at the mercy of unfathomable forces. But perhaps the greatest power these creatures had was their appeal to Lovecraft’s contemporaries. During his lifetime, Lovecraft corresponded with other writers,
Video examples
Ants Ingenious Survival...
as the water level rises further the raft detaches from its moorings it is now at the mercy of the wind and water some of the workers paddle with her front legs giving the elements a helping
Video examples
Arctic Wolf Hunts Baby...
last a lifetime forever chasing the seasonal growth of the grass on which they depend like all grassland creatures they are at the mercy of these unpredictable but ultimately bountiful
Video examples
You aren't at the mercy...
You are not at the mercy of mythical emotion circuits which are buried deep inside some ancient part of your brain. You have more control over your emotions than you think you do.
Video examples
Fluffy Chicks are Blown...
the mercy of the forces of nature grey-headed albatrosses are one of the world's most endangered seabirds they inhabit the stormy southern ocean that
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Quote examples
Lin Yutang
Chinese Author
Today we are afraid of simple words like goodness and mercy and kindness. We don't believe in the good old words because we don't believe in good old values anymore. And that's why the world is sick.
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Linda Cardellini
American Actress
One thing I like about trying to write is that I can possibly write myself a role. Otherwise, you're at the mercy of whatever roles are out there that people are willing to give to you.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.
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Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.
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Roy Orbison
American Musician
Pretty woman, I don't believe you, you're not the truth. No one could look as good as you, mercy.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.
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Kate DiCamillo
American Author
I'm at the mercy of whatever character comes into my head.
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John Gay
English Poet
The brave love mercy, and delight to save.
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Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.
Quote examples
Lin Yutang
Chinese Author
Today we are afraid of simple words like goodness and mercy and kindness. We don't believe in the good old words because we don't believe in good old values anymore. And that's why the world is sick.
Quote examples
Linda Cardellini
American Actress
One thing I like about trying to write is that I can possibly write myself a role. Otherwise, you're at the mercy of whatever roles are out there that people are willing to give to you.
Quote examples
Jean Cocteau
French Director
I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.
Quote examples
Marcus Garvey
Jamaican Publisher
This hour we are stretching forth our hands with the desire to teach the world the true principles of mercy and justice.
Quote examples
Roy Orbison
American Musician
Pretty woman, I don't believe you, you're not the truth. No one could look as good as you, mercy.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
God's mercy and grace give me hope - for myself, and for our world.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.
Quote examples
Kate DiCamillo
American Author
I'm at the mercy of whatever character comes into my head.
Quote examples
John Gay
English Poet
The brave love mercy, and delight to save.
Quote examples
Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani Activist
I believe in peace. I believe in mercy.
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