have mercy

VERB

commiserate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sympathize

STRONG

ache compassionate condole console feel pity

WEAK

feel for share sorrow

Antonyms

WEAK

be indifferent turn away

VERB

relent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in come around comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

Example Sentences

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"In Gaza we are a peaceful people. Abdullah was a young man like any other. May God have mercy on him. He didn't get the chance to fulfil any of his dreams."

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

What an incredible controversy, that an episcopal bishop should be calling on us to have mercy and to love one another.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

"May God have mercy on you, my beloved," his sister Rahaf wrote in a post on Instagram announcing his death.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

He sentences Antigone to death, even as the chorus of citizens implore him to have mercy on her.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2024

Mercy — he hoped someone, someone, would have mercy.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

have mercy

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