Meaning & use
compassion
A deep feeling of sympathy for someone's suffering, combined with a desire to help.
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The nurse treated every patient with remarkable compassion and gentle patience.
Volunteers showed great compassion by delivering meals to elderly residents during the storm.
A note on using this word
Compassion implies action or a desire to relieve suffering, going beyond simply feeling sorry for someone.
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