Compassion - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it (syn: pity)
Extra examples
He felt compassion for the lost child.
She shows compassion to the sick.
She had the compassion to offer help when it was needed most.
Did he feel any compassion for the victim of his crime?
Lieberman explores this sensitive topic with compassion.
I was shocked by the doctor's lack of compassion.
The church teaches compassion and forgiveness.
Her heart melted with compassion.
...a fervent speech that called for tolerance and compassion for those who are different...
...treated the God-fearing and the godless with equal respect and compassion...
...the crown prince was reminded that even the rabble of the realm deserved his attention and compassion...
This comedy of contemporary manners is told with compassion and acid humour.
This won our compassion.
It's a case of finding the mean between firmness and compassion.
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