Definition of Compassionate

1. Verb. Share the suffering of. "Sam cannot compassionate Sue "

Exact synonyms: Condole With, Feel For, Pity, Sympathize With
Generic synonyms: Grieve, Sorrow
Specialized synonyms: Commiserate, Sympathise, Sympathize, Care
Derivative terms: Compassion, Compassion, Pity, Pity

2. Adjective. Showing or having compassion. ; "Heard the soft and compassionate voices of women"
Similar to: Caring, Nurturant, Tenderhearted
Also: Humane, Merciful, Sympathetic
Derivative terms: Compassion, Compassion, Compassionateness
Antonyms: Uncompassionate

Definition of Compassionate

1. a. Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.

2. v. t. To have compassion for; to pity; to commiserate; to sympathize with.

Definition of Compassionate

1. [v -ATED, -ATING, -ATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compassionate

compartmentation
compartmented
compartmenting
compartments
compartment pressure
compartment syndrome
compartment syndromes
comparts
compas
compass
compassable
compassed
compasses
compassing
compassion
compassionate (current term)
compassionated
compassionately
compassionateness
compassionates
compassionate leave
compassionate use
compassionating
compassionless
compassions
compass card
compass flower
compass north
compass plane
compass plant

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