mindmap root((仁慈)) mercy implies compassion that forbears punishing even when justice demands it or that extends help even to the lowliest or most undeserving: admitted his guilt and then begged for ~. charity stresses benevolence and goodwill as shown in generosity and in broad understanding and tolerance of others: show a little ~ for the weak-willed. clemency implies a mild and merciful disposition in one having the power or duty of judging and punishing: a judge little inclined to show ~. grace implies a benign attitude and a willingness to grant favors or make concessions: the victor's ~ in treating the vanquished. lenity implies extreme, even undue, lack of severity in punishing and may suggest a weak softness: criticized the courts for excessive ~.