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clem·en·cy
 clemency
- pronunciation:
- kle
m
 n
si
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
clemencies |
| definition 1: |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency.
Her heart was filled with clemency toward those who had wronged her.- synonyms:
- forgiveness, leniency, mercy
- antonyms:
- mercilessness, ruthlessness
- similar words:
- compassion, forbearance, indulgence, quarter
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| definition 2: |
an act of mercy or forgiveness.
The condemned man's family hoped that the governor would grant him clemency.- synonyms:
- forgiveness, leniency, mercy
- similar words:
- forbearance, indulgence, quarter
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| definition 3: |
temperateness, as of weather.
- synonyms:
- mildness, temperateness
- antonyms:
- inclemency
- similar words:
- clearness, fairness
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| related words: |
amnesty, grace, pardon |
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