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compassion
[kuhm-pash-uhn]
noun
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
Archaic.to have compassion for; compassionate.
compassion
/ əˈæʃə /
noun
a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another, often including the desire to alleviate it
Other 51Թ Forms
- compassionless adjective
- uncompassion noun
- uncompassioned adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compassion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of compassion1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“While I will not speak publicly about the details, I feel peace knowing that I’ve done everything I can to walk this path with integrity and compassion.”
Roz adopts an abandoned gosling that she names Brightbill, and the man-made machine is now a mother, flooded with compassion for her young charge.
"Your compassion has never wavered and your strength has helped carry us forward."
"We would sit in silence, just a bunch of women dressed in white, holding signs in Hebrew, Arabic and English saying: 'compassion', 'peace', 'nutritional security'," she told me.
“As we move forward, Glendale is our home, our community, and our responsibility. We believe deeply in protecting what makes Glendale strong: a commitment to fairness, compassion, and civic integrity,” the group said.
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When To Use
Compassion is a feeling of sympathy or pity for others, especially one that makes you want to help them.Compassion is sometimes used interchangeably with sympathy, which most most commonly means the sharing of emotions with someone else, especially sadness. Both words are used in the context of feeling sorry for people who are in negative situations. But compassion is often understood as a feeling that motivates you to help them.The opposite of compassion is often thought to be indifference or cold-heartedness.Someone who has compassion for others can be described as compassionate. Being compassionate typically means you care and you want to help.Example: We should treat people with compassion because that’s how we want to be treated.
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