Mercifulness and Roughness

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

Usage example: preached that the mercifulness of the Lord is without limit

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Roughness is an antonym for mercifulness.

Nearby Words: merciful, mercifully

Roughness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Mercifulness is an antonym for roughness.

Nearby Words: rough, roughen, roughing

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