B2 — Upper Intermediatenoun
misericordia
mercy / compassion
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
clemenzapietàcompassionegraziaindulgenza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
crudeltàspietatezzadurezzarigorevendetta
Usage note
'Misericordia' is mercy (often religious). 'Clemenza' is clemency. 'Grazia' is grace. 'Senza misericordia' = mercilessly. 'Misericordioso' = merciful.
Example
"Chiese misericordia per i suoi errori."
"He begged for mercy for his mistakes."
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