Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
forgiveness | Yes | No | No | No |
mercy | Yes | No | No | No |
forgiveness (noun) | mercy (noun) |
---|---|
the act of excusing a mistake or offense | leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice |
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive | alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed |
a disposition to be kind and forgiving | |
the feeling that motivates compassion | |
something for which to be thankful |