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Definition of Compassion
1. Noun. A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.
Exact synonyms: Compassionateness
Specialized synonyms: Heartstrings, Tenderheartedness, Tenderness, Mercifulness, Mercy
Generic synonyms: Fellow Feeling, Sympathy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate
Specialized synonyms: Heartstrings, Tenderheartedness, Tenderness, Mercifulness, Mercy
Generic synonyms: Fellow Feeling, Sympathy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate
2. Noun. The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.
Exact synonyms: Pity
Generic synonyms: Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate, Pity
Generic synonyms: Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate, Pity
Definition of Compassion
1. n. Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.
2. v. t. To pity.
Definition of Compassion
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