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show mercy

VERB

melt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

soften touch

STRONG

disarm forgive mollify relax relent

WEAK

become lenient

Antonyms

STRONG

agitate increase worry

WEAK

coagulate condense fight solidify

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 mercy have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

VERB

sympathize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commiserate comprehend

STRONG

ache agree appreciate comfort compassionate condole love pity understand

WEAK

be in accord be in sympathy be kind to be there for be understanding bleed for emphathize feel heart go out to go along with grieve with have compassion identify with offer consolation pick up on relate to share another's sorrow show kindliness show tenderness side with tune in

Antonyms

STRONG

scorn

WEAK

disapprove disregard ignore

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The majority decision also imposes new requirements on compassionate release, which was designed to show mercy to prisoners and to provide a “safety valve” for unjust sentences.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

In yet another letter, Huizar’s elderly mother, Isidra Huizar, implored the judge to show mercy, saying her son routinely helps her with her dentist, her heart doctor, her optometrist, her prescriptions and other medical needs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The state-run Korean Central News Agency claimed he was provided medical care "with all sincerity" despite having "no reason to show mercy to such a criminal of the enemy state".

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

The sermon continues with blessings for those who hunger for justice, for those who show mercy and for the peacemakers.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021

And for Siunek to show mercy and stop teasing Max.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

show mercy

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