16
merciful(adjective, calm, gentle)
15
kindhearted
15
kind(noun, adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
13
sympathetic(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
11
compassionate(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
10
charitable
10
benevolent
8
kind-hearted
5
feeling(adjective, calm, gentle, hard-hearted, merciful)
5
kind hearted
4
considerate(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
4
humane(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
4
kindly
4
tender(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
3
affectionate
3
fond
2
caring(adjective, cruelty)
2
delicate
2
forgiving(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
2
mild(adjective, calm, gentle, merciful)
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