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
