Synonyms of the word

mercifulness

• n. The state of being merciful; mercy.

clemency

• n. The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
• n. (law) A pardon, commutation, or similar reduction, removal, or postponement of legal penalties by an executive…
• n. (now rare) Mildness of weather.

compassion

• n. Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.
• v. (obsolete) To pity.

compassionateness

• n. The state or quality of being compassionate.

humaneness

• n. The property of being humane.

lenience

• n. (uncountable) Leniency: mercy or forgiveness in the assignment of punishment.
• n. (countable) A leniency: a specific act or instance of leniency.

leniency

• n. The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
• n. An act of being lenient.

mercy

• n. (uncountable) relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
• n. (uncountable) forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
• n. (uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
• n. (countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
• n. (countable) A blessing, something to be thankful for.
• v. (obsolete) To thank.
• interj. Expressing surprise or alarm.