Meanings of merciful end in English

But at length a merciful end came.

During his most recent attack it was feared he would have to be put to a merciful end.

One smashing blow on the head, with this missile, would bring a swift and merciful end to the sufferer's troubles.

Even though he did put a merciful end to Mr. Thorpe's suffering, what selfish motive can be charged to him?

Corrie squeezed her eyes closed for a moment, prayed-prayedfor the first time in her life-fora quick and merciful end.

It was 25 years ago to the month that an arbitrator put a merciful end to the feudal reserve clause and ushered in free agency.

"Or we can grant them a merciful end to their misery," she stated firmly.

Besides these there are a few cripples who have been sent into the world with deficient or defective limbs-doubtlessfor wise and merciful ends.

In this, as in other instances, that apostate church has unwittingly been the mouth-piece of God for the accomplishment of his great and merciful ends.