Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Mercy

Correct option is A

The correct antonym of the word "mercy" is (a) sternness.
• Mercy: means compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
• Mercy: दया (Hindi meaning).
• Example: The judge showed mercy by giving the defendant a lenient sentence.
• Sternness: meaning of the antonym word given as the answer, refers to a harsh, strict, or severe attitude or approach, especially in enforcing rules or discipline.
• Example: The teacher's sternness in the classroom left little room for mistakes.
Antonyms: sternness, severity, harshness, cruelty.
Synonyms: compassion, clemency, and leniency.
Meanings of other options:
· Compassion: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
· Benevolence: the quality of being well meaning; kindness.
· Grace: simple elegance or refinement of movement; courteous goodwill.