mercy

Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

“She took mercy on him and quit embarrassing him.”

Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

“Have mercy on the poor and assist them if you can.”

A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

“Mercy is one of his many virtues.”

Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

“Psalms 40:11 Do not withhold Your tender mercies from me, O Lord”

A blessing; something to be thankful for.

“It was a mercy that we were not inside when the roof collapsed”

To feel mercy

To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Expressing surprise or alarm.

“Mercy! Look at the state of you!”