MERCIFULNESS Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

mercifulness

noun

Definition of mercifulness

as in mercy

kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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mercy

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The Hitlerite hordes are murdering and outraging the peaceful inhabitants of our country, having no mercy on women, children or old people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Daemon, on Ceraxes, tracks down his daughter on Sheepstealer and pleads with her again to remain hidden or avail herself of Rhaenyra’s mercy.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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