Synonyms for Gives quarter:
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v.
• pity
- ache
, - be sorry for
, - be sympathetic
, - bleed for
, - comfort
, - commiserate
, - condole
, - console
, - feel for
, - feel with
, - forgive
, - give quarter
, - grant amnesty
, - grieve with
, - have compassion
, - have mercy on
, - identify with
, - lament with
, - pardon
, - put out of one's misery
, - relent
, - reprieve
, - show forgiveness
, - show sympathy
, - solace
, - soothe
, - sympathize
, - take pity on
, - understand
, - weep for
.
• relent
- acquiesce
, - be merciful
, - capitulate
, - cave in
, - change one's mind
, - come around
, - comply
, - cool it
, - cry uncle
, - die away
, - drop
, - ease
, - ease off
, - ease up on
, - ebb
, - fall
, - fold
, - forbear
, - give in
, - give some slack
, - give up
, - give way
, - go along with
, - go easy on
, - have mercy
, - have pity
, - lay back
, - let go
, - let it happen
, - lighten up
, - mellow out
, - melt
, - moderate
, - quit
, - relax
, - say uncle
, - show mercy
, - slacken
, - slow
, - soften
, - subside
, - wane
, - weaken
, - yield
.
What are the hypernyms for Gives quarter?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for gives quarter?
The phrase "gives quarter" suggests showing mercy or compassion to an enemy or opponent. The antonyms for this expression can be cruel, ruthless or merciless. Refusing to give quarter means to display aggression, unwillingness to compromise, or uncompromising attitudes towards the adversary. It implies the absence of sympathy or kindness, portraying the idea of taking no prisoners. The opposite of giving quarter means not to show any quarter, paving the way for hostility and confrontation between parties. Therefore, the use of the antonyms of "gives quarter" indicates a harsh attitude, lacking empathy or benevolence towards others.
What are the antonyms for Gives quarter?
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