Merciful and Unsparing

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Merciful adjective - Showing or giving mercy.

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Unsparing is an antonym for merciful.

Unsparing adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

Usage example: unsparing in his criticism of the welfare state

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Merciful is an antonym for unsparing in generous topic.

Nearby Word: unsparingly

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