Merciful and Tigerish

Opposite meaning words

Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

Usage example: a merciful god

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Tigerish is an antonym for merciful.

Tigerish adjective - Resembling a tiger in fierceness and lack of mercy.

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Merciful is an antonym for tigerish in violent topic.

Nearby Word: tiger

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