Mercifulness and Sadism
Opposite meaning words
Mercifulness
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
Sadism is an antonym for mercifulness.
Nearby Words: merciful, mercifully
Sadism
Sadism noun - Disposition to willfully inflict pain and suffering on others.
Usage example: a troubled youth with a streak of sadism in him
Mercifulness is an antonym for sadism.
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