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compassion

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun compassion has 2 senses
  1. compassion, compassionateness - a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
    --1 is a kind of sympathy, fellow feeling
    --1 has particulars:
     heartstrings; tenderness, tenderheartedness; mercifulness, mercy
    Derived form: verb compassionate1
  2. compassion, pity - the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
    --2 is a kind of mercifulness, mercy
    Derived form: verb compassionate1

Definitions from the Web

Compassion

Definition: Compassion is a deep feeling of sympathy and empathy for the suffering or misfortune of others, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate their pain and provide comfort.


Senses:

  1. Noun: A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or hardship.
  2. Noun: The humane quality of understanding the emotional state of others and taking action to help.

Examples:

  1. Noun: When Jane learned about the devastating earthquake, she felt immense compassion for the victims and immediately donated to the relief fund.
  2. Noun: The doctor treated his patients with great compassion, always ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
  3. Related Search: If you want to explore books promoting compassion, you can check out Compassion books on Amazon.
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