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Compassion

Description

Compassion is a deep feeling of empathy and sympathy towards others, especially during times of suffering or distress. It involves a genuine desire to help and alleviate the pain or difficulties that someone may be experiencing.

Examples

Noun:

1. Her compassion for the homeless inspired her to start a charity organization.

2. The doctor treated her patients with compassion and understanding.

Verb:

1. As she saw the injured kitten, she couldn't help but show compassion by providing medical aid.

2. The volunteers compassionately comforted the victims of the natural disaster.

Related adjectives:

1. Compassionate: Being compassionate means showing understanding and kindness towards others.

2. Compassionate: The counselor provided compassionate support to the grieving family.

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