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Compassion

noun
/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Example Sentences

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

The nurse treated the patients with great compassion.

Example Expressions

act of compassion

Synonyms

empathy, sympathy, mercy, kindness, pity
Entry 1
empathy, sympathy, mercy, kindness
Entry 2
sympathy, empathy, pity, kindness, mercy

Antonyms

cruelty, indifference, heartlessness, callousness, harshness
Entry 1
cruelty, indifference, heartlessness, callousness
Entry 2
cruelty, indifference, harshness

Collocations

show compassion, deep compassion, compassion for others, feel compassion, compassion and kindness
Entry 1
show compassion, deep compassion, compassion for others
Entry 2
show compassion, feel compassion, compassion for others, compassion and kindness

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