mercy

simple noun24 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4

Emphasizes a high degree of mercy.

Refers to the mercy that comes from God.

Refers to mercy that is limitless.

Often used ironically to mean harsh treatment.

To be relieved that a bad situation is not even worse.

To be relieved that a bad situation is not even worse.

In a situation where one is completely in the power of someone or something.

In a cruel or ruthless way.

Indicates the recipient of the mercy.

A common plea for mercy, often directed at God.

To act in a merciful way towards someone.

To desperately ask for forgiveness or compassion.

To request forgiveness or compassion.

To show mercy to someone.

To make an emotional appeal for forgiveness.

To be worthy of receiving compassion or forgiveness.

To formally agree to show mercy.

To be given mercy by someone.

To cry out loudly for mercy, usually in pain or fear.

To offer or give mercy, often in a formal or official way.

To succeed in getting mercy, often in a formal context.

The act of killing someone to end their suffering.

An organized trip to provide aid, especially to a disaster area.

An urgent journey to help someone in danger.