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misericordia

misericordia

1 9.9
Kindness shown to people who are suffering
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪzəˈrɪkɔːrdiə/
  • Archaic
: 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
473 1.3

Kindness shown to someone who is suffering or could be punished

adds emphasis on being shown in religious or spiritual situations
grace
vsmisericordia
347 3.9

Kindness and forgiveness shown to someone who has not earned it

is more about mercy or compassion offered in spiritual practice
compassion
vsmisericordia
344 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
charity
vsmisericordia
66 1.4

Being kind and forgiving toward other people

is mercy or compassion shown especially in religious or spiritual contexts
loving-kindness
vsmisericordia
4 5.2

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

is more about religious mercy or compassion than personal affection
caritas
vsmisericordia
  • Formal
1 9.9

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

is broader religious mercy or compassion beyond Christian charity
compassionateness
vsmisericordia
1 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
mercifulness
vsmisericordia
1 5.6

Kindness and forgiveness shown to people you could punish

is specifically mercy or compassion especially in religious contexts
rahma
vsmisericordia
9.9

A feeling of kindness and care for other people

focuses on mercy or compassion shown in religious contexts

Antonyms

cruelty
  • NSFW
128 3.2

Actions that hurt people or animals on purpose

66 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

How Merciful

clemency
  • Formal
35 8.4
mercy
473 1.3
compassion
344 2.7
misericordia
  • Archaic
1 9.9
pity
228 1.1
sympathy
300 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.