Words from this root (5)
mercy
B2
/ˈmɝsi/
Kindness or forgiveness shown to someone you have the power to punish or harm.
amerce
C2+
/əˈmɝs/
to punish by an arbitrary fine or penalty
mercilessness
C2+
/ˈmɜrsɪləsnəs/
the quality of showing no mercy or compassion
merciful
C2+
/ˈmɝsɪfəl/
showing compassion or forgiveness toward those in one's power
merciless
C2+
/ˈmɝsɪləs/
showing no mercy; cruel and relentless