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misericordia

misericordia

9.9
Kindness shown to people who are suffering
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪzəˈrɪkɔːrdiə/
  • Archaic
translation icon : misericordia
  • The nun demonstrated misericordia by volunteering at the shelter, offering kindness and support to the homeless.

The other thing that he says that's really, really interesting here about Misericordia, we should be merciful towards our self.

Examples

  • The other thing that he says that's really, really interesting here about Misericordia, we should be merciful towards our self.

  • Misericordia.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The concept of misericordia in the sermon emphasized the importance of showing compassion to those in need.

  • In his speech, the bishop spoke passionately about misericordia as a fundamental aspect of Christian faith and charity.

Synonyms

mercy
vsmisericordia
609 1.3

Kindness shown to someone who is suffering or could be punished

adds emphasis on being shown in religious or spiritual situations
compassion
vsmisericordia
423 2.7

A strong feeling of care for someone who is suffering and a wish to help them

is mercy shown especially in religious or spiritual settings
grace
vsmisericordia
236 3.9

Kindness and forgiveness shown to someone who has not earned it

is more about mercy or compassion offered in spiritual practice
charity
vsmisericordia
76 1.4

Being kind and forgiving toward other people

is mercy or compassion shown especially in religious or spiritual contexts
loving-kindness
vsmisericordia
1 5.2

A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people

is more about religious mercy or compassion than personal affection
rahma
vsmisericordia
9.9

A feeling of kindness and care for other people

focuses on mercy or compassion shown in religious contexts
caritas
vsmisericordia
  • Formal
9.9

A Christian love for other people shown by kind, selfless actions

is broader religious mercy or compassion beyond Christian charity
mercifulness
vsmisericordia
5.6

Kindness and forgiveness shown to people you could punish

is specifically mercy or compassion especially in religious contexts
compassionateness
vsmisericordia
7.6

A deep care for people who suffer that makes you want to help them

is mercy or compassion mainly expressed within religious contexts

Antonyms

cruelty
  • NSFW
129 3.2

Actions that hurt people or animals on purpose

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

How Merciful

clemency
  • Formal
39 8.4
mercy
609 1.3
compassion
423 2.7
misericordia
  • Archaic
9.9
pity
156 1.1
sympathy
273 1.8

Surface Forms

misericordia singular
misericordias plural

Etymology

Misericordia comes from Latin miser ('miserable') and cor ('heart'), so it means a 'heart for the miserable' and simply 'mercy' or compassion. That's why in religion misericordia is used to talk about showing kindness and forgiveness to others.