miséricorde

Definitions of miséricorde
  1. noun
    alleviation of distress; showing great kindness toward the distressed
    synonyms: grâce
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    type of:
    aide, secours
    assistance in time of difficulty
  2. noun
    the feeling that motivates compassion
    synonyms: grâce
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    type of:
    commisération, compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  3. noun
    a disposition to be kind and forgiving
    synonyms: grâce
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    types:
    commisération, compassion, pitié
    the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
    amabilité
    tendency to be kind and forgiving
    clémence, indulgence, longanimité
    mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
    type of:
    bienfaisance, charité, humanité, philanthropie
    the quality of compassion or consideration for others (people or animals)
  4. noun
    tendency to be kind and forgiving
    synonyms: amabilité
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    type of:
    grâce
    a disposition to be kind and forgiving
  5. noun
    leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
    synonyms: grâce
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    types:
    amnistie
    the formal act of liberating someone
    délai, répit
    the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
    type of:
    clémence, indulgence, longanimité
    lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers
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