(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.

(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.

(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.

(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.

(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.

(uncountable) A children's game in which two players stand opposite with hands grasped and twist each other's arms until one gives in.

To feel mercy

To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy

Expressing surprise or alarm.