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mercy

[/ˈmɜːrsi/]
nounfemininepl: mercies
misericórdia
1. compassion or forgiveness shown to someone in one's power
The judge showed mercy to the defendant.
O juiz mostrou misericórdia ao réu.
2. a fortunate circumstance or blessing
It was a mercy that no one was injured in the accident.
Foi uma misericórdia que ninguém se machucasse no acidente.
3. pity or compassion
Have mercy on us.
Tenha misericórdia de nós.
Synonyms
compassionpityforgivenessleniencyclemency
Antonyms
crueltyharshnessseverityvengeance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
misericórdia
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
misericórdia
standard usage, sometimes shortened colloquially
São Paulo
misericórdia
standard formal usage
Portugal
misericórdia
standard usage; also 'piedade' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the mercy of - à mercê de
cry for mercy - implorar misericórdia
show mercy - mostrar misericórdia
mercy kill - morte piedosa
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