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have mercy

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To show mercy or compassion; to stop inflicting punishment or a barrage.

imperative, usually

Equivalents

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Examples

“"I have⟳ learnt it!" cried the old man. "Oh, have⟳ mercy on me in this hour, if, in my love⟳ for her, so young and good, I slandered Nature in the breasts of mothers rendered desperate! Pity my presumption, wickedness, and ignorance, and save⟳ her!"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

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