compassion
1. [ noun ] a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
Synonyms: compassionateness
Related terms: sympathy mercifulness tenderness heartstrings feel_for
2. [ noun ] the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
Synonyms: pity
Related terms: mercifulness feel_for
Similar spelling:   compassionate
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