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merciful
adjective
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Divide merciful into syllables:

mer · ci · ful

How to pronounce merciful:

Definition of merciful:

merciful (adjective):
providing relief
showing or giving mercy.
full of mercy compassionate

Synonyms for merciful:

considerateliberalbenevolentsweetpityinggenerousnicekindlybenignanttolerant
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Antonyms for merciful:

insensatesanguinaryill-temperedunflinchingunresponsivedetestablebadperniciousscathingunforgiving
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