Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mercify

verb
/ˈmɜːrsɪfaɪ/
Definition
To soften or mitigate; to show mercy or compassion.
Examples
  • She decided to mercify her approach to the situation, hoping for a better outcome.
  • The judge chose to mercify the punishment after hearing the defendant’s story.
Meaning
The act of making something less severe or more forgiving.
Synonyms
  • pardon
  • forgive
  • absolve
  • relent
  • spare