Abhorrence and Mercy

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Abhorrence noun - Something or someone that is hated.

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Mercy is an antonym for abhorrence.

Nearby Words: abhorrent, abhorrently, abhorring

Mercy noun - Kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it.

Usage example: always show your enemies mercy, because it makes you a better person

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Abhorrence is an antonym for mercy.

Nearby Words: merciful, mercifully, mercer

complete	complete abhorrence	complete mercy
certain	certain abhorrence	certain mercy

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