MERCIFULNESS Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

mercifulness

noun

Definition of mercifulness

as in mercy

kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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mercy

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Historians say the horns may have been blown to scare evil spirits, to proclaim victories, or as a way to encourage divine mercy.

— Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
And she has been asked to comment and speak on MANY things over the years … choosing only to speak on that which brings love and mercy to real people, and shutting down any line of questioning that won’t.

— Hunter Kelly, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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