shew self merciful, put to shame

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Transliteration:
chacad
Phonic:
khaw-sad’
Meaning:
a primitive root; properly, perhaps to bow (the neck only (compare {SI 1263}263{/SI}) in courtesy to an equal), i.e. to be kind; also (by euphem. (compare l288), but rarely) to reprove
KJV Usage:
shew self merciful, put to shame