History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
clemency

mercy

forgiveness

compassion

a feeding for the sufferings or difficulties of others, causing a wish to help

tender feeling

consolation

the act of giving comfort or sympathy

relief, comfort

mercy

(the show of) willingness to forget, not cause suffering, not punish severely

kindness, compassion

moderation

the quality of being moderate

temperance

pity

a feeling of sorrow for the troubles, sufferings etc of another person

feeling of mercy toward another

sedation

medical treatment using sedatives

temperance

LENITY as in Wiktionary
LENITY as in Wikipedia