List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 238

SYNONYMS: mercy, leniency, clemency, charity.
These nouns mean kind, forgiving, or sympathetic and humane treatment of or disposition toward others.

Mercy is compassionate forbearance: We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves.
Leniency implies mildness, gentleness, and often a tendency to reduce the severity or harshness of punishment: Do not appeal to me for leniency.
Clemency is mercy shown by one in a position of authority or power and especially by one charged with administering justice: The judge believed in clemency for youthful offenders.
Charity is goodwill and benevolence, especially as it manifests itself in kindly forbearance in judging others: Charity begins at home.