Definition of Sparing

showing mercy or pardoning someone

Examples of Sparing in a sentence

The Queen of Hearts never considered sparing anyone in Wonderland and screamed “Off with their heads” any chance she got.  🔊

Many felt that the jurors were wrong since they ended up sparing the convicted killer’s life.  🔊

The loving husband thought he was sparing his wife’s feelings by lying to her when she asked about her weight gain.  🔊

Sparing the townspeople, the witch decided to lift the curse and restore peace.  🔊

Thankfully, the hurricane seemed to be sparing the island from the worst of its winds.  🔊

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