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- [klem-uh n-see]
- /ˈklɛm ən si/
- /ˈklem.ən.si/
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- [klem-uh n-see]
- /ˈklɛm ən si/
Definitions of clemency word
- uncountable noun clemency If someone is granted clemency, they are punished less severely than they could be. 3
- noun clemency mercy or leniency 3
- noun clemency mildness, esp of the weather 3
- noun clemency forbearance, leniency, or mercy, as toward an offender or enemy 3
- noun clemency a merciful or lenient act 3
- noun clemency mildness, as of weather 3
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Origin of clemency
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin clēmentia. See clement, -cy
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Parts of speech for Clemency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clemency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clemency
noun clemency
- compassion — Compassion is a feeling of pity, sympathy, and understanding for someone who is suffering.
- mercy — compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- leniency — the quality or state of being lenient.
- toleration — an act or instance of tolerating, especially of what is not actually approved; forbearance: to show toleration toward the protesters.
Antonyms for clemency
noun clemency
- cruelty — Cruelty is behaviour that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- indulgence — the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire.
- meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
- heartless — unfeeling; unkind; unsympathetic; harsh; cruel: heartless words; a heartless ruler.
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