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empathy

IPA /ˈɛmpəθɪ/

The ability to understand another person's feelings by imagining their experience and how you might feel in their situation.

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Listening without interrupting helped her show empathy for her upset friend.

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compassion

IPA /kəmˈpæʃən/

A feeling of concern and sympathy for someone who is suffering, often together with a wish to help them.

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She showed compassion by listening patiently to her upset neighbour.

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