Definition of Compassion

1. Noun. A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

Exact synonyms: Compassionateness
Specialized synonyms: Heartstrings, Tenderheartedness, Tenderness, Mercifulness, Mercy
Generic synonyms: Fellow Feeling, Sympathy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate

2. Noun. The humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it.
Exact synonyms: Pity
Generic synonyms: Mercifulness, Mercy
Derivative terms: Compassionate, Compassionate, Pity

Definition of Compassion

1. n. Literally, suffering with another; a sensation of sorrow excited by the distress or misfortunes of another; pity; commiseration.

2. v. t. To pity.

Definition of Compassion

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Compassion

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

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