Mercy

Synonyms of mercy

• forgiveness
• leniency
• compassion

Antonyms of mercy

• cruelty
• harshness
• severity

Collocations of mercy

show mercy

Frequency: 70 %

The king decided to show mercy to the prisoners.

plead for mercy

Frequency: 60 %

The criminal pleaded for mercy before the judge.

beg for mercy

Frequency: 55 %

The injured man begged for mercy as he lay on the ground.

grant mercy

Frequency: 50 %

The governor decided to grant mercy to the condemned prisoner.

receive mercy

Frequency: 45 %

She was grateful to receive mercy from her boss.

Idiomatic Expressions for mercy

• Phrase: at the mercy of
  Meaning: to be completely under the control or power of someone or something
  Usage: The hostages were at the mercy of their captors.