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Compassion
01
great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering
Example
Her compassion for stray animals led her to volunteer at the local animal shelter every weekend.
The doctor showed great compassion towards her elderly patients, taking extra time to listen to their concerns.
02
the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it
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compass
Verb
compassion
Noun
compassionate
Adjective
compassionate
Adjective
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