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compassion

/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/noun3 syllables

Compassion means: a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

Synonyms for compassion15

noun, as in a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

compassionateness

noun, as in the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

pity

also used for compassion

empathy, mercy, ruth, sorrow, tenderheartedness, bowels, commiseration, fellow feeling, remorse, rue, sympathy, loving-kindness, kindness

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What does compassion mean?2

noun

1

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

2

the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with compassion?3

two syllables

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Compassion in a sentence

  • Buddhists believe in loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity.nonong
  • However, the goddess of the fairies felt compassion for her.Mithridates
  • Compassion for others begins with kindness to ourselves.Adelpa
  • I can't stand to keep you tied down out of compassion and duty.felidad
  • Accepting our imperfections allows us to have more compassion and understanding towards others.Nuel
  • Practicing compassion can help us all become better individuals.Nuel
  • Your compassion for animals reflects your gentle spirit.Nuel
  • The fact that you're unable to feel compassion indicates clearly that you're a psychopath.Lepotdeterre

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Forms of compassion

as a noun

plural
compassions